Results 9,081-9,100 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen
- Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage to Rent Scheme (21 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for her response and her efforts in researching the issue and outlining the various figures she mentioned. One or two things jump out at me. I accept her explanation in the sense that while it was initiated in January, it was merely a pilot scheme that was brought nationwide in June and that there are time issues in getting it placed on the table. Based on the...
- Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage to Rent Scheme (21 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: Imminently. If that is the case, can she not understand the frustration of the judge who said this week that based on such figures it cannot be mentioned in court as being a viable solution to the problems of those standing before her? We can learn from mistakes. We can learn from decisions that were rushed. We can learn from information being passed on by other Members of the House. The...
- Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage to Rent Scheme (21 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise this issue. The criticism of the mortgage to rent scheme earlier this week by a High Court judge, Miss Justice Elizabeth Dunne, has prompted me to raise this issue today. Miss Justice Dunne said the scheme was giving false hope and should not be raised in court as an option for borrowers in arrears. It is seen by many as an...
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: There are good roads.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I understand that. I tried initially to place in context the meaning. It is why I had to go on this preamble. It is only right and proper.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I know the Ceann Comhairle has.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I know the Ceann Comhairle must. He himself remembers many of these commitments having partaken in the process.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I will refrain at this stage.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Ceann Comhairle has given me enough latitude. I have been allowed to make the points I wanted and they are on the record. This Bill should be part of a wider suite of proposals which constitute real political reform, such as a new electoral system and revamped Cabinet membership and enhanced scrutiny by this House, while still seeking to retain the link between TDs and the communities...
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: It was interesting to hear the Minister's presentation of the Bill, particularly his reference to the Articles of the Constitution which pertain to these issues. The Minister stated:Article 16.2.4° of the Constitution provides that: "The Oireachtas shall revise the constituencies at least once in every twelve years, with due regard to changes in distribution of the population". This,...
- Other Questions: School Curriculum (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had with bodies representing second level teachers in relation to the implementation of the new junior certificate cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51315/12]
- Other Questions: Third Level Sector Reform (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the savings he has achieved in the third level sector in terms of reform of academic contracts and improved efficiencies since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51298/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Laois may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance. [50896/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50897/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50898/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an invalidity pension review. [50899/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50901/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50905/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseekers benefit. [50953/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [51060/12]