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Written Answers — Ethics in Public Office Act: Ethics in Public Office Act (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 to 156, inclusive, together. I take it that the Deputy's questions concern gifts to my predecessor, who was Taoiseach when the meetings referred to took place. Briefly, under the Ethics in Public Office Acts, gifts given to an office holder by virtue of his/her office which exceed €650 in value must be surrendered (where there is a doubt as to the value...

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: As part of the implementation of the Government's Value for Money Review and Policy Review Initiative, my Department is undertaking a review of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) and its constituent bodies — the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) and the National Centre for Partnership and Performance (NCPP)....

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Minister is trying to deal with this situation appropriately. He is meeting residents this evening and will provide the information he has available to him. An adjournment matter on this issue has been accepted in the Seanad and he will speak on it tonight.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: As I said, the Minister, Deputy Gormley, is meeting the residents this evening.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: He is open to providing information and giving whatever answers he can, in response to residents' questions, based on the information available. As I said, the action taken by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in terminating the contract of the contractor involved in unauthorised works, has been endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency. One would hope...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Minister should be given some credit for seeking to deal with the matter.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: He will address the concerns raised by the residents of the area by providing whatever information he can at this evening's meeting. The work that will enable us to consider how best to deal with the situation is proceeding.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: At no stage——

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy does not determine the order of the House. He might like to, but he does not. At no stage has the Minister been playing down the issues involved such as the potential hazards if the site is not treated in the proper way. As Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, he is aware of his responsibilities. He will meet the residents this evening to reassure them....

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Excuse me.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Government orders the business.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: If people have genuine concerns, we will try to accommodate them.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I will not be told what way we will do it. We will do it on the basis of what is agreed when the Whips sit down and have a sensible discussion. If there is room for a one hour debate in the morning, we will have no problem dealing with the matter. We should deal with it calmly and let the Minister get on with his job as he sees fit.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely that such a large report which has just arrived on the Minister's desk and will have to be considered by the Minister, her departmental officials and perhaps her legal advisers will be released in the near future. We will have to decide what the Government will do with it. It is a question of ensuring the Government is informed on these matters. That will take time. I do...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I am being asked to anticipate the Tánaiste's consideration of a report that she received last night. I cannot give any undertaking that it will be published before any broadcasting Bill is considered.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: That will be a matter for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The motion on the economy will be in the name of the Minister for Finance. The House will also consider the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The animal welfare Bill is the subject of public consultation. Deputy Creed can articulate his views at that forum.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: We will see how long the public consultation process which is the first phase takes.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The health information Bill will be introduced next year. There is no date for the dental Bill.