Results 4,101-4,120 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Freedom of Information. (16 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: They did not lobby me.

Freedom of Information. (16 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I refer to the facts within my knowledge.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Government statements are never signed.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The last guy I knew who signed statements was called P. O'Neill. He is not in action at the moment.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: It simply outlines what the programme for Government provides for, that we are involved in a consultative process through a strategic environmental assessment, that we have an international review report which makes some important recommendations and that we are examining resource management in how it can play into general waste management policy. It also outlines how we are committed to...

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The lost at sea report is being considered by both Houses of the Oireachtas. This consideration should be completed by next week after the Seanad has discussed it and its recommendations.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: That was a humorous comment, was it not.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: That kind of spontaneity is almost unique.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There are singeing and burning quips going on here. I hope someone gets a line out of it.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Government statement sets out the position that resource management is being examined, that we are involved in a consultative process and that the proposed section 60 cap on incineration requires a consultative process under EU directives, etc. That is what has happened.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The situation regarding whatever contractual arrangements Dublin City Council have will be considered and an investigating officer will be appointed by the Minister, Deputy Gormley, to examine that matter.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Obviously, we are all aware of this particular situation. The original settlement regarding these matters was made back in the 1970s. The Minister is awaiting a report from the State Claims Agency, which is expected this month. The Minister has asked the State Claims Agency to examine the Irish Thalidomide Association's claims and to assess them in the context of Irish and international...

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: With respect, I have just explained the State Claims Agency will be reporting this month on the matter.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The original settlement was made-----

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----back in the mid-1970s.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The fact of the matter is that the tax-free allowance in Ireland, quite rightly, is €26,000 whereas it is £18,000 in Britain. While it is a serious disability, we have ensured that, in comparable terms, Ireland has not been at the back of the queue in that respect. However, the claims being made by the thalidomide association now include an additional lump sum and increased monthly...

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister will meet them after she receives the report and is in a position to have a discussion with them about it.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister, who is the front line, will meet them.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is entitled by the Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I obey the Ceann Comhairle.