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Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: As I said yesterday morning, that Bill is expected next year.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The heads are not agreed.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The draft heads of the Bill are in preparation.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The statement to which the Deputy refers mentioned that we would undertake to introduce proposals consistent with EU law. I refer the Deputy to the statement made on the day.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I said I refer the Deputy to the statement on the day.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: What it means is what it says.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It means what it says.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Bill is planned for next year but the heads are still to be confirmed.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I have already answered the question about medical cards.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Government would have to consider it, approve it, publish it and bring it to the House. It is normal procedure.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: As I said, we look into these matters on a continuing basis.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand that the proposed mental capacity Bill cannot be introduced any sooner than mid-2009, unfortunately. The process of consultation on the proposed animal welfare Bill was completed earlier this autumn. The submissions that were received are being examined before we go any further with the matter. The possibility of a debate on the CAP health check is a matter for the Whips.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Both I and the Tánaiste have been aware of the processes that were put in place to see what exactly is the problem in these matters. A similar process is also being conducted by an Oireachtas committee. I made the point two days ago that the Tánaiste indicated that an investigation was being conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General into issues that have taken place, and that the...

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I wish to point out, on the basis that Deputy Kenny is not impugning anyone's integrity, that the outgoing director general has been co-operating with the committees.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Any suggestion that he has not co-operated is incorrect.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Deputies cannot, on the one hand, say they are not impugning a person's integrity and then suggest that if co-operation is forthcoming, all will be well. Co-operation has been forthcoming.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The chairman and the director general of FÁS have welcomed the fact that the Tánaiste asked the Comptroller and Auditor General, on foot of the public procurement report, to prepare further reports on other matters, including the question of the corporate services division. That is the factual position.

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is so. In relation to——-

Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I am not answerable to Deputy McCormack during Leaders' questions.