Results 9,061-9,080 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Unfortunately, there is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I cannot assist the Deputy as I do not know whether it is promised. We will check it out.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a top priority.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: The public transport regulation Bill is due for next year. Is that the Bill to which the Deputy is referring?

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Next year, I understand, at the earliest.

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I attended the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Wednesday and Thursday, 15 and 16 October. I was accompanied at the meeting by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and by the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Dick Roche. The Council took place against the context of the...

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: He was incorrect.

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: That is not what they are saying. A journalist in the Financial Times said it.

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is inaccurate.

European Council: Statements (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: This is the third time I have said it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: We are bringing forward a counter-motion supportive of the Government in response to the motion from the Labour Party. This outlines our position and recognises the economic situation we face. Difficult decisions must be taken, including those on education. The counter-motion also outlines the significant improvements seen in education in recent years. It outlines our commitment to...

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: He further said if there was a problem in a particular school he would seek to examine the matter sympathetically to see if he could increase the complement there if it were justified in particular, given circumstances. The Minister has been open to seek to achieve this. The Minister has outlined the position in full and has indicated his intentions already.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand precisely the tactic Deputy Gilmore seeks to employ in an effort to sow divisions in the Government. There is no division in the Government about the necessity to deal with the issues——

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: We have concerns as have every party when there are issues affecting education.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: We have seen outstanding results from investment in education and there will be continued investment in education next year. There will be €586 million spent on improving, constructing and extending schools throughout the country.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Some ten years ago the figure from the party on the opposite side of the House was €80 million.

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: Let us be under no illusion. There will be continued and serious investment in education. However, we face budgetary parameters. Were the Opposition parties in Government, they would have to contend with this issue also. I say to the people simply that we will continue our investment in education next year and in the years ahead and in better times we will accelerate that investment....

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: ——but motivated by ensuring we sustain, to the greatest extent possible, the solid achievements built up in the past ten years. This is the purpose of adapting and making the adjustment now. If we do not——

Leaders' Questions (29 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: ——it is clear that the budgetary situation will deteriorate further and the cuts contemplated would be even greater.