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Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Minister for Finance has already indicated that the Finance Bill will be introduced in April following the Easter recess. The question of whether a social welfare Bill will be required remains one for decision. The legislation relating to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement, ODCE, was brought before Cabinet earlier today by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware of any legislation being in the offing in respect of this matter. A parliamentary question to the relevant Minister might elicit accurate and up-to-date information in respect of the matter.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand the legislation related to this matter was passed before Christmas.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: If the card is invalid it cannot be used for prescription purposes but if there are specific issues coming to the Deputy's attention on which he needs clarification, contact with the Minster's office to determine the position would be helpful.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand approximately 19,500 cards have been withdrawn voluntarily.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: A number of cards have been withdrawn.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware of that. The Deputy will have to take it up——

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: In regard to criminal justice Bills, I have replied very frequently in this House on these matters. If a specific question arises today I can read them all out again. If it is the best use of our time, fair enough.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will ask the Minister to examine that but I understand the Law Reform Commission spoke about mental capacity in the context of its report and that is probably from where the title of the Bill emanates. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Moloney, and the Minister, Deputy Harney, to examine that.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: There is no date yet, unfortunately.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: In fairness to the Deputy, that would be an indication of its urgency.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand that should be handled some time this year. We are working on that at the moment.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand there was some indication as a result of this matter being raised in the House that we try to accommodate dealing with this issue in the mental capacity Bill mentioned by Deputy Lynch.

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. The number of staff employed in the Government Information Service, the Government Press Office and the communications unit is 15, ten of whom are civil servants. They are as follows: the Government press secretary, two deputy Government press secretaries, three Government press officers, a departmental information officer and...

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: No decision has been made in respect of any reviews that are taking place at present. I recall a previous parliamentary question in which information to some effect was given to the Deputy. I must check it as I do not have to hand that supplementary information.

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: Well done Deputy McCormack. That was one of his better efforts. As for the press secretary, he was not acting on my instruction or that of any Minister and nor did he seek an apology, as RTE itself decided to do that.

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is well known. Just as with Deputy Kenny's own press officers, there is a fair bit of contact between them.

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: When Deputy Kenny's man does it, it is justified but when my man does it, it is not justified.

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Government information service continues. A central Government information service is essential for information issuing from the Government. When the Government wishes to release information this can only be done by a central information service such as the Government information service. The Government information service has grown from early days when there were only three major...

Departmental Staff. (31 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: Is í an Ghaeilge teanga dhúchais an príomhoifigeach san oifig sin. Tá sé ar fáil chun eolas a thabhairt trí Ghaeilge do gach éinne sna meáin chumarsáide mar gheall ar an méid atá ag tarlú sa Rialtas.