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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Officials in my Department are currently compiling the information sought by the Deputy. However, due to the large amount of work involved it will not be possible to supply the material within the timescale requested. A full response will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Double Taxation Relief Orders 2008, Republic of Turkey and Malta; No. 9, motion re statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission; No. 10, motion re proposed authorisation by Dáil Éireann for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to instruct solicitor(s)...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I thank Deputy Kenny. At its meeting of 8 October, the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission agreed to sponsor the tabling of motions in both Houses, in accordance with section 4(2)(f)(iv) and (v) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 and 2006, to authorise the defence of proceedings on behalf of Deputy McDaid and Senator Keaveney arising out of the performance of their...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am put in an invidious position.

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Mary Coughlan: If I wished to reply I would be out of order.

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Mary Coughlan: If I do not reply——

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Mary Coughlan: ——interpretations will be given which will be wrong.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Once again, the condescending nature of some of the gentlemen sitting opposite does not necessarily reflect what I would see as the equality of this House.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: This matter was raised by the Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts. As the Minister for Finance was written to, he has restated the independence of the Comptroller and Auditor General. That is not in question. Arising from matters that were brought to my attention and discussions with the chairman and chief executive of FÁS, I asked the Comptroller and Auditor General to...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy knows the answer. Why does he need to ask me?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Why does he need to ask me?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The heads of the covert surveillance Bill were approved by the Cabinet today and we will progress the matter as quickly as possible. The health Bill will be brought forward at the end of November. The other item to which Deputy Gilmore referred has not been completely finalised by the Minister. From what I can ascertain, he is considering whether the proposals can be included in the...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are several Bills, including the fair deal legislation which is a priority and the new health legislation which is a priority. If there is specific legislation the Deputy wishes to see progressed, I could be asked about it further. However, there is none relevant to the question asked.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: No debate is promised.

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Mary Coughlan: No debate is promised.

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Mary Coughlan: It is premature at the moment.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Is this the patronage Bill?

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: We are hoping to have heads very early in the new year.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Heads of the patronage Bill are expected later.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is called the education patronage Bill.