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Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It was indeed, but not in recent times.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter of opinion.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Sorry, Deputy. I am aware of his views on the matter. I had a confidence debate on this matter, which was decided on by the House only two weeks ago.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is substantively on the same issue.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is indeed.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: That will get Deputy Broughan a line.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Yes.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It will be before the next session, certainly. In relation to the first point, these are matters for the Whips to decide whether they can be taken.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: No. It is a Fine Gael motion.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: In relation to the NAMA legislation, the Minister has said on a number of occasions that he is seeking to bring it forward as quickly as possible. It is likely to be debated in the House in the next session. It may occur that we would have it before the next session by having an early return of the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: For some, I am sure. Others will be sunning themselves somewhere and leaving it to others to do the work.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I was not including Deputy Burton.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Her assiduousness is legendary. I would not be including her. I would be looking at Deputy Broughan in that respect.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not know on what planet he is taking holidays, but we hope he is going somewhere.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I meant that in the nicest possible way, Deputy Broughan. In relation to the earlier question on improving the regulatory and supervisory arrangements, ensuring that consumer issues that are presently dealt with by the Financial Regulator are dealt with will, of course, be outlined by the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, when he brings the legislation to the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: As I said, the consumer and competition Bill is later this year. Discussion can take place on Second Stage, including I am sure a contribution from the Deputy, as to the adequacy of the new arrangements and how it has been able to protect consumer interests. The Financial Regulator had a remit and built up a reasonably good reputation in that area in terms of consumer protection.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: While I agree it is a management issue, it is not just that. It is also an issue that all of us involved in social partnership must address successfully.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: With respect, the process of transferring more personnel into the Department of Social and Family Affairs to meet the need, has been successful with 360 employees thus far. We need more and we need them more quickly to ensure that service is available. We need to update the processes so that this happens in a more timely and expeditious way. That should be done, while respecting everyone's...

European Council Meetings. (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, together. I attended the European Council on 18 and 19 June in Brussels. As I will make a statement to the House later today, I will merely give a summary account of the proceedings. The European Council took several important decisions on future financial regulation within the Union with the aim of protecting the European financial system...

European Council Meetings. (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I thank Deputy Kenny for the part he played in ensuring that our colleagues and his colleagues in the EPP political grouping of prime ministers and leaders were helpful and supportive and understood what Ireland sought. I agree that the clarifications and confirmations we received have legal effect. They are not simply the interpretations of 27 member states but are a form of Council...