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Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is proposed to take No. 18, Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 19, Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 — Second Stage (resumed).

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will assist the Leader of the Opposition on the question of the interest rate cuts. Last Monday and Tuesday, I attended a meeting of ECOFIN and meetings yesterday and today have been attended by the governor of the Central Bank, Mr. John Hurley. I welcome the European Central Bank's announcement of a cut in interest rates, which I expect our banks to pass on. In the case of tracker...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is important to bear in mind that the legislation, in respect of which I thank the Deputies for their co-operation, provides a framework for the giving by the State of a guarantee to the banks. It does not provide for State assistance or participation in the banks. For this reason, the State does not have a right of commercial interference. However, I anticipate that the cuts will be...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ——or €1,400 per week gross for a married couple to notify their circumstances to the HSE.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Legislation to give effect to the above changes will be enacted before the end of 2008 and will come into effect on 1 January 2009. The heads of a Bill have been drafted to give effect to the budget arrangements and will be tabled before the Government shortly. The other matter does not arise on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Gilmore has raised the same questions as Deputy Kenny. In relation to the medical cards, legislation to give effect to the changes in this regard will be enacted before the end of 2008 and will come into effect on 1 January 2009. Heads of a Bill, to give effect to the budget arrangements, have been drafted and will come before Government soon. I anticipate the legislation will be...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The other issue does not arise on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The health information Bill provides a legislative framework for the governance and information of the health sector. A wide ranging public consultation process has been completed and submissions are being examined. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when the Bill will be published. On the legal costs Bill, this legislation provides for the regulation and assessment of legal...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is a matter for the Whips. Let us be clear, I gave no undertaking in relation to what the Whips might or might not do.

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Brian Lenihan Jnr: I simply said if that matter is to be pursued, it is a matter for the Whips. I am not giving any undertaking in that regard.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I may be of assistance to the Deputy if he resumes his seat. Deputy Kehoe should have raised this matter before we agreed the Order of Business but he neglected to do so.

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Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Government is most anxious——

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: ——that any information the House may wish to have in this regard will be provided. The Minister for Health and Children and Government Whip are more than willing to facilitate a statement on the matter.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are willing to give time if the Whips wish to discuss it.

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Brian Lenihan Jnr: Not here or at this time.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Well done to the Government.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I will contact the Minister and he will convey the information to the Deputy. I am not aware of such legislation.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Three legislative measures relate to Deputy Durkan's question. The financial services regulation Bill, as Deputy Durkan mentioned, consolidates and modernises financial services legislation in accordance with the Government's better regulation agenda and an advisory forum has been established to assist and advise my Department on completing this project. Initial work indicates the...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: It is.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I did not sanction four special advisers for any Minister of State.