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Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am making the point about where the legislation was brought forward and my role in it. Regarding the other point, the Deputy talks about-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----his views, rumours, etc. I deal with the facts as they are presented to me. The issue regarding the financial supervision of financial institutions was a matter exclusively for the independent regulator and IFSRA.

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Nothing had been brought to my attention that suggested the problem that has now emerged. As Deputy Gilmore has just said in his response, the scale of this is far greater than even he had anticipated, and he had a pretty dim view of it anyway regardless of who was or was not in charge of it. He had a certain view at any-----

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: To ascribe that foreknowledge to me in the way Deputy Gilmore has done would not be acceptable, true or factual. I have explained fully and frankly everything that I have been doing in respect of that matter and I have nothing to hide in that regard. I will also say that, when the banking inquiry is allowed to proceed and deal with all of these matters, that will seen to be the case.

Written Answers — Seanad Reform: Seanad Reform (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy may be aware, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government chaired an All-Party Group on Seanad Reform, the aim of which was to establish the extent of cross party agreement on this issue. While all political parties agreed that there should be significant reform of the Seanad, there was no cross-party consensus on major constitutional reform.

Written Answers — Skills Strategy: Skills Strategy (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The concept of a Centre for Financial Services Skills arose during the consideration being given to the level of world class skills, education and training required to sustain and further develop the international financial services industry in this country. Addressing the skills needs of the industry both in terms of quality and quantity was seen as one of paramount importance to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy is aware, I launched the Report of the Innovation Taskforce in the Science Gallery, Trinity College on 11 March. As I stated at the launch, I very much welcome the Report which provides a roadmap for one of the five Action Areas in the Smart Economy Framework and complements the progress which has already been made on other aspects of the strategy. Specifically, it endorses the...

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is currently one agency under the aegis of my Department, the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO). The number of personal computers and laptops currently deployed are set out below. Department of the Taoiseach details Device Number in Use PC's 237 Laptops 84 NESDO Details Device Number in Use PC's 26 Laptops 14

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is currently one agency under the aegis of my Department, the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO). The number of photocopiers, laser printers, inkjet printers and multifunctional devices currently deployed are set out below. Department of the Taoiseach Details Device Number in Use Photocopiers 20 Laser Printers 87 Inkjet Printers 70 MultifunctionalDevices 16...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is currently one agency under the aegis of my Department, the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO). The total spend on printer consumables for each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 is set out below. Department of the Taoiseach details Year Total Amount Spent 2006 â'¬ 74,157.69 2007 â'¬123,835.87 2008 â'¬120,711.21 2009...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The information requested is set out in the tables below for my Department and NESDO, which is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. Department of the Taoiseach Year Number of A4 Reams Number of A3 Reams Proportion of which is 100% recycled paper 2006 5290 100 98% 2007 4910 15 98% 2008 5100 0 99% 2009 4570 0 97% 2010 1000 0 100% NESDO Year Number of A4 Reams Number of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I visited Chicago, Silicon Valley and Washington from March 12th to March 18th, 2010. I carried out over 25 separate engagements in the course of my visit. I met with major multinational companies who have invested billions of euro in Ireland. I also took part in a trade mission involving Irish companies with significant business in the United States. These companies support thousands of...

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are talking about publishing the local government (Dublin mayor and regional authority) Bill during this session. We planned for that to take place during 2010. On the children's referendum, that report is to hand and is being considered by Government but no decision has been made.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: No decision has been made.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: No decision has been made.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is on the B list. The Minister has examined a number of approaches to the application of waste facility levies and now considers it appropriate to consult key stakeholders having regard to changed circumstances in the waste management market and in the broader economy.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Publication of the Bill will probably be next session and redrafting will likely be required on foot of the consultation. Work is ongoing on that. I have made no decisions in regard to the other matters.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the nurses and midwives Bill is due to be published next week. The Whip has been rigorous in ensuring we get the Bills on A list. A complaint of Deputies is when Bills are put on the A list but they are not published. It is better to have as good and as accurate a list as possible which is realistic and based on current drafting issues. The Office of the Attorney General and...

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: They are being warmed up at the moment.

Order of Business (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: To make a serious point, I understand consultations have been completed at this stage. I know this matter was raised by the Irish Cancer Society and I do not wish to belittle it in any way. On the other matters raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin, if it is not possible to give a publication date at this stage, it is best to say so but that it is not to suggest that work is not ongoing on the...