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Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I have explained the policy reason, which is that it improves the lot of those workers who could find themselves in such a situation.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry but we do know it. That is the reason we have introduced it. I have sought to introduce these changes to assist workers who find themselves in such a precarious position. That is why we are putting it forward.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The consolidation Bill is on a different timeline from the original Bill, No. 31. Consolidation, by definition, simply involves bringing together the existing legislative base, whereas the other Bill breaks some new ground. The latter legislation is due in late 2009 and presumably the consolidation Bill, which will be introduced in 2010, can take account of the new legislation and...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: On the question of the evolution of relevant information for the public regarding the swine flu scare, a meeting of the interdepartmental committee on public health and emergency planning, which is chaired by the Department of Health and Children, has been taking place today with the office of emergency planning in attendance. The intention is to ensure that those qualified in this area...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand that when the Chairman, on behalf of the committee, forwarded the legislative proposal in question in December, it was acknowledged and an indication was given by the Minister at the time that, in line with the committee's thinking, there was a need for a consultative process to be undertaken. I understand Sustainable Energy Ireland and other stakeholders are being consulted by...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am sure as soon as that is conducted we can talk to the Minister about it.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand the environment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is due before the House this session. There is no date for the previous Bill mentioned by the Deputy. His opening remarks on it concerned a baseline study to establish what work was required to create a centre of excellence in that location and in seven others. Previously, there were no centres of excellence in 41 different...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: We cannot have it every way.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand the second Bill is due to come before the House at the end of the year.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not know if they are mentioned in the national monuments (amendment) Bill but I never regard a seasonal guide as a national monument.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: By definition.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will have to revert to the Deputy on the question of below cost selling.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I would not agree. The heads of the first Bill are being prepared but are not ready yet. The George J. Mitchell scholarship will be dealt with later this year. The Student Support Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. I will check up on the current position and ask to be contacted in this regard.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Who?

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is due next year. I agree it has had a gestation period longer than that with which midwives would normally be acquainted.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am well aware that in the towns of County Longford they speak of nothing else.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The national monuments Bill has become-----

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The national monuments Bill is an issue that is close to everyone's heart in that part of the midlands.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I assure the Deputy the Bill will have the highest possible priority and will be brought forward as soon as possible, which will probably be some time in the future.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It should be published on 7 May.