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Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: I told the Deputy a few weeks ago that Bill will come be brought in next year.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Chief Whip will continue, I am sure, with the work he is pursuing at the moment in terms of reforms here.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: He has my full support - my absolute full support.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: As to reform of the Seanad, I shall have to come back to the Deputy on that.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe the Minister for Finance's position has changed in any way. As the Deputy knows he is temporarily indisposed at present.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: On my own and the Government's behalf I want to wish the Ceann Comhairle and the staff of the Houses, the media who cover our proceedings and all the Members of the House the season's greetings and a happy Christmas. This is an opportunity after a hectic year and a challenging session for Members to get back to their families, take some time off and have an opportunity, perhaps, to recharge...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy could not pass up the opportunity - goodwill to all men.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: The recapitalisation policy was outlined by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, on a number of occasions. Until such time as he comes to the Government again for consideration of these matters, it will be not be dealt with until then. On the matter raised by the Governor of the Central Bank at a committee meeting a number of days ago, I have made the point that what he said will have...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: Legislation will be required and it will have to be published next year.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will have it for the Deputy before it.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand it will be published next year and there was a detailed response to the first question the Deputy raised on the Adjournment last night. Over 90% of the people concerned will be paid.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 13, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the accession by Ireland to the terms of the agreement for co-operation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances, back from committee; Nos. 14 to 27, motions re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of taxation agreements, back from committee; No. 27a, motion re re-appointment...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: How is it going?

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: No, I was not. I was just not listening.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 to 74, inclusive, together. My Special Advisers are Joe Lennon Programme Manager, Gerry Steadman, Peter Clinch, Oliver O'Connor, Brian Murphy and Declan Ryan. Pádraig Slyne is Special Adviser to the Government Chief Whip and is based in my Department. Their contracts contain details of their salaries and superannuation arrangements and have already been...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: The following table details all travel for official purposes on commercial flights which has been undertaken by myself, the former Taoiseach and Ministers of State assigned to the Department from 2006 to end of November 2009. 2006 2007 2008 Jan to end Nov 2009 Bertie Ahern, T.D. â'¬3430.27 0 â'¬3834.86 0 Brian Cowen, T.D. 0 0 â'¬10,640.74 â'¬10,350.70 Tom Kitt, T.D. â'¬3808.96...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: This is normally the last legislation considered by the Dáil before the end of year recess. Its purpose is to ensure that all Supplementary Estimates are included. The final Supplementary Estimates were approved by the Dáil on Tuesday, 8 December. In the past the Appropriation Bill has been taken without debate in the Dáil and it will be debated in the Seanad on Thursday, 17 December.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: The standard arrangement is for it to be announced tomorrow.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: the Minister is not here.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter for the Government to appoint to the Committee of the Regions. In the first instance, it is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to bring proposals to Government, and that has yet to be done. With regard to the writ for a by-election, the Government has not made any decision on its timing. As I said yesterday, we will have to examine...