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Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: When is it expected to be brought before this House?

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: This and that.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: Ring Eamon and check it out.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (27 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Health when can we finally expect to see a White Paper on the introduction of universal health insurance; if he will provide any detail yet on the type of mode of universal health insurance that he intends to introduce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40973/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the actions needed to be taken by Beaumont, Mater, Limerick Regional, CUH and Galway Regional hospitals to correct their deficits by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40960/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Community Employment Schemes Funding (26 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has engaged with the Department of Social Protection on the effect that cutbacks in community employment schemes are having on the community childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40671/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: Like many other speakers I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald and her staff on this momentous occasion. She has brought forward a wording which has been deliberated upon for many years by her predecessors and by Oireachtas joint committees. I welcome the wording of the amendment and the decision to hold the referendum on a Saturday which ensures that everyone in the State will...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: Based on yesterday's revelations by the chief executive officer of Bord Gáis of a two year delay in the installation of water meters, can we expect a similar delay in regard to the legislation promised on the establishment of Irish Water?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Difficulties in Obtaining Home Insurance: Discussion with Irish Insurance Federation (25 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: I thank the gentlemen for coming before the committee and making this presentation. Considering the year we have had and as we face into the winter again, it is worthwhile and opportune. Mr. Horan mentioned during his presentation that the industry had invested in the region of €1.2 billion back into the economy. Can he identify exactly where that might have been? Has any of it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Difficulties in Obtaining Home Insurance: Discussion with Irish Insurance Federation (25 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: The investment that Mr. Horan mentioned referred to the claims, which are required by virtue of the commitment made by the parties concerned. My question relates to whether Mr. Horan sees a role for the insurance federation in future preventative measures. Is that role based on the expertise within the sector or is it a monetary contribution? Can the IIF lock horns with the relevant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Bord na Móna: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: I thank Mr. Horgan for attending this meeting and making himself available. I appreciate the initial presentation that has been given. I acknowledge Mr. Horgan's comments about the history of Bord na Móna and its place as a social and economic driver in this country, especially in the midlands. Before this week, Bord na Móna provided approximately 800 full-time and part-time jobs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Bord na Móna: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: I have asked many questions of Mr. Horgan. Perhaps it is not fair of me to do so at this early stage, but it is important for me to get a feel for where he stands on the decisions that have been taken by the board in recent months and how he sees the issues in question being resolved. For example, it has been suggested that operations in other feedstock areas will be subjected to continuous...

Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Barry Cowen: When will the Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2012 be taken in the House? Will the Tánaiste confirm it will not contain any provision to ease the burden on retailers, hoteliers and small businesses in respect of their rates bill and not address that in line with recommendations that have been made, which would have an economic benefit for all?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 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 carer's allowance. [39729/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 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. [39737/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 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. [39738/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 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. [39740/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (20 Sep 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 illness benefit. [39741/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 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. [39745/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (20 Sep 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 rent allowance. [39748/12]