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Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I want to make it clear to Deputy Gilmore once again that this is not a question of doing anything other than trying to secure the future of the economy. The whole purpose and motivation of Government involvement and Government policy in this matter is to try to ensure that we maintain financial stability in this country, which is absolutely essential for the purposes of dealing with the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am giving the Deputy the information but I want first to address the political charge that was involved in his question, which was part of the legitimate tactic of any politician, which is to seek to first misrepresent the Government's position in this matter.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Government's position in this matter is to do everything it can to secure the future of the economy, maintain jobs and help business to grow and prosper in what is the most difficult recession we have seen in this generation or, indeed, for the past two or three generations. That is the purpose of our involvement. We have had no support from Deputy Gilmore's party in respect of any of...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The point is this - these decisions have worked because in the absence of those decisions being taken, we would have had systemic problems in regard to the Irish banking system.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I did not interrupt Deputy Stagg's party leader when he spoke. Deputy Stagg often reminds us of the need to adhere to rules and procedures in the House. Second, in regard to the matter that has been raised, the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, will outline the policy position and strategic approach the Government believes needs to be taken now in the interests of the economy and for no other...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 6, motion re Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009; No. 7, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009; and No. 12, Budget Statements and the Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance shall be taken today at 3.45 p.m. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is anticipated that there will be a Finance Bill and that it will be published as soon as possible after the budget has been debated and, hopefully, passed. Obviously, the Finance Bill will come forward when we return and will be taken as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Government Press Secretary made two verbal complaints to RTE since the 6th of May last. The first of these was made on Friday 20th June last year, when the Government Press Secretary sought clarification of a statement attributed to the Taoiseach which was broadcast on the RTE Radio 1 Drivetime Show that same day. The second complaint followed the broadcasting on the Nine O'clock News...

European Council: Statements (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Theachta, tá orm imeacht anois.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: This refers to the nitrates directive and is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Perhaps a question can be tabled on it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is on Second Stage today and there will be an opportunity to raise these matters and obtain a reply from the Minister when Second Stage has been wrapped up.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, is seeking to extend that date for another few months, pending discussions that are ongoing with the Vietnamese authorities, so that the issue does not lapse. I will ask his office to contact the Deputy and provide her with the up-to-date situation. The Minister for Health and Children stated yesterday that, following a Government decision, she had...

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that Bill, but we will see what we can do regarding the other matter.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Regarding the Industrial Development Bill 2008, all these matters can be discussed in that context. I make the point that the IDA is constantly——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy obviously does not want to hear my reply.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is being prepared and we should have it for the next session.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: NORA is an oil reserve agency, just in case there is any excitement on the far side of the House.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The heads of the Bill are expected later this year.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Whip has a working group examining that issue, and the matter will come to the House as soon as it is completed.