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Leaders' Questions (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy has a typical approach which says that it has protected 5,000 jobs so where are the 5,000 jobs. Work must take place for that to happen. IDA Ireland, which is far more qualified than the Deputy in bringing forward foreign direct investment to the country, is actively pursuing that project. Those on the other side of the House were sceptical about other major projects introduced...

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a proposal that section 17A of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 shall continue in force for the period ending on 8 March 2011; and No. 4, Finance Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit...

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The programme for Government stated that this election will be held during 2010. The Minister has indicated his hope that he would like to have it in the middle of June. At the moment that depends on the passage of the legislation and the work being done on it. The commitment in the programme for Government is that it will take place this year and we intend honouring that commitment. The...

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I shall ask the Minister what are his plans in that regard. The heads of the Bill have been approved today.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is aware that the Attorney General's advice is for Government only. That is always the case. As regards the actual matter in question, I shall ask the Minister to contact the Deputies and inform them of the up to date position.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not know what further stimulus package the Deputy can have in mind, given that we have a deficit of 10.75%. There is a capital budget of €6.5 billion, as I have repeatedly explained, for this year, which will support many tens of thousands of jobs. Indeed, €1.2 billion is being provided for maintaining and protecting existing jobs and providing training for those who are,...

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The health information Bill will be introduced in the middle of this year, I understand, and the electricity transmission of assets Bill will be later in the year.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is due in this session, but there are already provisions in legislation where that can be handled.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy O'Donnell will be able to make his points on the Second Stage of the Finance Bill, which will be commencing shortly.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I assure the Deputy that regarding any proposals I have for Seanad reform, I will let my parliamentary party know in advance.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: In respect of the Dáil reform issue, I will be discussing it with the Chief Whip shortly.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware any date has been given for it.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware of the detail the Deputy relates in respect of the particular facility to which he refers in his part of the city, but a homelessness strategy is being implemented. A lot of good work has been done in recent years and considerable moneys have been applied, which has resulted an improvement in the situation. I am not aware of the specific matter the Deputy raises. It would be...

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: No. The matter has been dealt with in a report and brought to plenary session here and debated in the House.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is a disgrace.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is rich coming from the big farmer.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There are rich farmers and other people.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is the Deputy's game.

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: What was the final Bill?

Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that Bill. The Central Bank (No. 2) Bill will be introduced before the summer. The consolidation Bill will be later this year.