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Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We look forward to accommodating Members who wish to speak today.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 7a, motion re Technical Amendments to Standing Orders; No. 7b - motion re Orders of Reference of Committees; and No. b16 - Statements on the National Recovery Plan 2011 – 2014. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. 7a and 7b shall be decided without debate; and the following arrangements shall apply on No. b16: (i) the statements...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Everybody who wishes to speak on this debate should be allowed to speak, and it can continue next week if they wish.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As was explained to the House, this policy proposal is being brought forward as a confidence building measure, internally and externally. The first instalment of the plan will be on 7 December when the budget will be put to the House.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We will debate that matter in a few minutes.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, the Social Welfare Bill is taken in the immediate aftermath of the budget announcements, so it probably will be taken during that week. The Finance Bill must be prepared and brought forward as quickly as possible. On budget day, we probably will be in a better position to outline with a greater degree of certainty the timelines for the enactment of the budget announcements.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: In regard to the relevant matter-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----we expect the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill to be enacted before rising for Christmas. Every time the Deputy gets up to speak he questions the mandate of this Government. It has the same mandate as any other Government and it has tested-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not correct and the Deputy's knowledge of the Constitution appears to be very sketchy.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is not on the Order of Business. There is no promised legislation. I stand as Taoiseach and I do not divest any authority in holding that office or in regard to any internal party matter. I stand as leader of Fianna Fáil and I want to make it very clear that, as far as I am concerned, there are democratic processes in our party. They are not relevant to the Deputy's situation; we...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have given no such indication to anybody, including Deputy Power.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Bill remains on the Order Paper and is being proceeded with through the House.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The matter was scheduled for this week but other issues-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sure there will be but these are matters for the Whips to schedule in due course.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Whip deals with the ordering of business and is well capable of doing his job in the appropriate way. Situations arose during the week regarding statements on the eurogroup etc., which took precedence. That can often happen on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Government-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are waiting to give further time to deal with Second Stage of the Education (Amendment) Bill. I understand Committee Stage of the Student Support Bill will be taken imminently. The other matter is yet to be brought to Government.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are awaiting clarification from the Supreme Court in the interests of bringing clarity for the future as to what way this matter is to be handled. An issue of substance of law has come up for clarification. It is important the Supreme Court brings clarity to the position. Once that is done, we can see what the situation is at that point.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is the intention to publish that legislation when it is ready and that it is at an advanced stage.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand that is the case.