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Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no requirement to set a time limit on when the replacement for the outgoing Minister for Defence will be appointed. His position is being taken by me for the present and that is fine, constitutionally. It will be dealt with in due course. Regarding the heads of the Bill mentioned by the Deputy, I am sure that having published the general scheme of the Bill in the normal way and...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have outlined to the Deputy my thinking on it about four times in the past four or five days. My thinking is very clear. The matter will be a matter for the House when a motion for nomination of a person is brought by the Taoiseach. Obviously, prior notice will be given to all the parties in order for them to consider that nominee when put forward. The decision will be taken in the...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I gave the Deputy an answer.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Let me answer that question.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no requirement on me to give a time limit with regard to when that motion will come before the House. I said I would take over the position of Minister for Defence for the present. In due course we will-----

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I said defence.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Do not tell me, Deputy Ó Caoláin, that you are putting in a deafness claim as well.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is a lot closer to gunfire than I was.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am, yes.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am telling you. The Deputy has been dealing with the same boss for a long time now, has he not?

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: To get back to the business on hand, there is no requirement for me to put a time limit on the nomination. I indicated to Deputy Gilmore that in due course we will make those appointments.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: A smiling Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Whether the heads of the Bill can be circulated forthwith is a matter I must take up with the relevant Minister. However, I understand the Bill is due to be brought forward this session so, with the Bill near completion, it would probably be best to deal with the completed Bill this session.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy has made up her mind about the Bill although she has not seen it yet.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no requirement under Standing Orders to circulate the heads of a Bill to Members.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry, I wish to make the point. The Bill certainly has to be circulated to Members but the heads of a Bill are often put on the website by Departments in an effort to be helpful and to provide stakeholders, interested parties and others with the opportunity to comment on the Bill.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I want to make the point that there is no discourtesy to the House when the heads of the Bill are not circulated as it is not required under Standing Orders.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe the legitimate concerns of public servants will be advanced in any way through industrial conflict. Any industrial action, whatever form it takes, is regrettable, in particular if it has any impact on service delivery to the public. The public service management will do everything possible to minimise any such impact. Indeed, there are well established channels of...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The logistics in each particular Department are a matter for the Ministers' offices. I presume, in the event that we can get beyond the current dispute, the backlog will be dealt with in the normal way over a period of time when people come back.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is a matter which even Members from outside Kildare have been raising on a regular basis. I am glad to report that I understand Government amendments on Committee Stage will be submitted to the Seanad in the week beginning 11 March.