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Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: There are many who advocate on this——

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: No. I would not accept that at all.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I would not accept the Deputy's contentions. He is misrepresenting my position. With regard to the policy of poverty proofing budgets or other measures, while it is claimed that in some way the Office for Social Inclusion failed in that matter, it simply poverty proofed the decisions that were taken by Government.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The budget documentation will show——

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The previous budgets in which I was involved compare very favourably with a predecessor in the Deputy's party. We have been far better at providing for the lower income groups and dealing with poverty proofing than was the case when they had the opportunity themselves. The budget documentation confirms that.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It does.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Proceed.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: We hope to have the relevant legislation before Christmas in this session.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: There are no organisations or agencies under the remit of my Department which have been amalgamated or eliminated due to recent budgetary measures.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Details of the amount of expenditure on consultancy by my Department in the years 2006 and 2007, the numbers of consultants engaged and the names of the consultancy companies is set out below. In 2007, my Department and the Bodies under the aegis of my Department, engaged 19 consultants at a cost of €570,258. The breakdown is as follows. Body Total Expenditure Consultants Engaged €...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The total spend on mileage allowances for my Department in 2007 was €46,756. A breakdown of each of the categories is detailed in the table below. Category Details Number of Claimants in each category Amount spent on each category Vehicles up to 1,200cc up to 4,000 miles 4 Claimants €1,042 Vehicles between 1,201cc and 1,500cc up to 4,000 miles 14 Claimants €10,866 Vehicles above...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: A total of 11 staff are employed in my Private Office in Government Buildings. A total of 8 staff are employed between my Constituency Offices in Government Buildings and my Tullamore Office. *2008 Salaries Expenses (1/1/08 31/10/08) â'¬ Constituency Office 355,147.00 Private Office 590,647.00 1,378.00 *1/09/08 pay scales.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: My Department is paying a monthly rate of 39c per box (inclusive of VAT) for the off site storage of 318 Bankers Boxes.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to refer these Supplementary Estimates to select committees in the normal way.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: This referral gives the various committees a great opportunity to discuss these issues in detail with the relevant Ministers. In fact, it would be a far more effective debate than if it was in plenary session.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is due in this session. I cannot be any more specific.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that it is promised.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is due next year.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I did not say "early".

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The criminal justice (public order) (amendment) Bill is due next year.