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Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: They come in here every morning to oppose every economy we make.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: They are talking out of both sides of their mouths incessantly.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: That is not true.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Significant progress has been made with this initiative. The board of the HSE has approved preferred bidder status for the development of co-located hospitals at Beaumont Hospital, Cork University Hospital, Limerick Regional Hospital, St. James's Hospital, Waterford Regional Hospital and Sligo General Hospital. Project agreements in respect of the developments at Beaumont Hospital, Cork...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The necessary preparatory work for project agreements in respect of the developments at St. James's Hospital, Waterford Regional Hospital and Sligo General Hospital is proceeding. Planning permission has been sought for the Beaumont Hospital project. I understand that it was granted this morning.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Planning permission has also been granted by the relevant local authorities in respect of the projects at Cork University Hospital and Limerick Regional Hospital. However, appeals have been submitted to An Bord Pleanála in each case.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The HSE has indicated that it anticipates that the overall construction and commissioning period will be between 26 and 30 months in each case. The procurement process is at an earlier stage in the cases of Connolly Hospital and Tallaght Hospital, which are also participating in the co-location initiative. A tender has been received in respect of Connolly Hospital and is under...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: In the period to 2011, extra beds will be provided by a combination of public and private providers. A strategic partnership will be developed with the private hospital sector to provide more treatment facilities for public patients. That is precisely the situation regarding——

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: That is precise. That is precisely where it is.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy was suggesting that nothing is happening.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I have outlined factually what the situation is.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: He asked me to outline the issues. I have brought him up to date on where the issues are.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: I have given the facts of the situation.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy was trying to suggest that nothing is going on.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: As my predecessor indicated to the House on 3 October 2007 and 8 April 2008 in response to similar questions, the implementation of the recommendations of the Nally report relating to the reorganisation of the Office of the Chief State Solicitor was completed last year.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Every office, Department and agency of State must make a contribution to the necessity to cut back costs.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: His office, therefore, is not exempt from that requirement any more than any one else's.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is interesting that the Deputy holds that view. He has been coming into the House for the past six months saying there is fat all over the place and everything should be cut and sliced and we should get rid of agencies.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: Every day of the week, the Deputy comes into the House saying millions of euro is being wasted here, there and everywhere

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Brian Cowen: When it comes to a 3% payroll cut in an office of State, the Deputy states the office should be exempt. Everyone can make that argument.