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Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Members are listened to in silence when they make a false charge and then start shouting when they hear the answer. These are legislative committees and the Government needs working majorities on them.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Members in question are members of other committees to which they contribute well. While we have had our political disagreements recently, I wish all the Deputies well.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: That has always been my view. I do not hide my disappointment that we have lost their support. These are political decisions that must be taken and we all must move on.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: That is a predictable charge to come from the other sides of the House.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is not true. The Government needs working majorities on legislative committees.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Opposition knows that. If it were in this position, it would have to do the same.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: As for the other committees on which the Deputies in question are members, they will continue to contribute to them.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: They are two different objectives. The education Ireland Bill will be introduced next year. The Whips will be meeting on the business next week and the week after. More than likely, the fair deal Bill will probably come into the House the week after next. On the Social Welfare Bill, the date of its introduction will be announced by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs in due course...

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Let me put it this way, we cannot facilitate a debate on an incorrect report.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I have answered.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Not soon.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand both the compliance Bill and the competition (amendment) Bill will be introduced next year.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: A change to the legal basis for entitlement is required, which will involve an amendment to the 2001 Act.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: We will bring in a health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill to deal with it.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: It will be before 1 January.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand the social welfare Bill will be published next Monday.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Presumably, yes.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: With regard to the question of amendments to the Competition Act, the undertaking, which is specific to the IMO, has been given and, as the Tánaiste has indicated, the legislation will be enacted next year. Perhaps a parliamentary question to the Minister for Health and Children will elicit an accurate reply on the child care regulatory situation.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware of the details of the Bill, but consultations have been completed and submissions are being considered at the moment.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: As I said, the discussions have just been finished.