Results 6,181-6,200 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The animal health and welfare Bill?
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: Work is being done on the Bill, but it is not possible to indicate when it will be completed.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I do not have a date for that. The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act has only been in force for the last 12 months and investigations into suspected trafficking are inevitably complex. Since the introduction of the Act the Garda has launched around 80 investigations of trafficking. Work is being undertaken on an operational basis under existing legislation, so it cannot be said there is...
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: On the other matter, I will have to check with the office of the Minister of State with responsibility for children.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: During the course of the summer.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: There is much commercially sensitive information attached to the report.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: One would understand why it would not be publicly available. The policy behind the introduction of NAMA is established not only here but also abroad. The legislation will afford an opportunity for everyone to give their views on it. In the meantime, the Deputy can put questions directly to the Minister for Finance during parliamentary questions and other procedures in the House which would...
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Bill is before the Seanad. The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, which was published on 3 June, might facilitate further debate on the matter in the House.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: It is hoped to bring the Bill before the House before the summer recess. If the Deputy contacts the Minister's office with queries about changes that were adopted on Committee Stage in preparation for Report Stage I am sure he will be facilitated.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I understand the Whip intends to bring some proposals to the House before the end of the recess.
- Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: Before the end of the recess.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: Taxi companies used by this Department and State Agencies under the aegis have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users. The table contains details of the amount expended by the Department and by agencies under the aegis of the department on taxi hire from 2008 to end May 2009. Taxi Hire Cost 2008 2009 ( Jan - May) Department of...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I cannot give a definite time for that as it acts independently of the Government. My understanding is that it is due soon but I do not have a date.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I do not know if that matter will have concluded by then but I know the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is working hard in that respect with another sovereign government. We are aware of the views and needs of many prospective couples who would like to adopt and the question arises as to whether we can satisfactorily conclude a renewed agreement with Vietnam. Unfortunately, I...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Minister for Finance has indicated that he is dealing with this as a matter of priority. It is an arduous and complex task and he has indicated the possibility of returning in September, if necessary, to put the legislation through the House as well. It depends on the rate of progress by the end of the month.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The matter could be discussed with the Whips. There are many priorities as we come to the end of this session. I agree that we should take the occasion at some stage to record the House's appreciation of the tremendous work done by the Army in service in the United Nations, the 50th anniversary of which was celebrated last year.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I understand from the Chief Whip that the Bill is ordered for Report Stage.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, the matter is a question of providing texts to the Council conclusions of December last, which have been discussed in the House. The normal process is for the House to discuss the aftermath of a Council meeting. The specific texts referred to by the Deputy were further discussed this morning and progress has been made on them. Given the nature of these matters, it is...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Government's intention all along has been to have the Bill enacted before the summer recess.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: There is no other way in which it can be done.