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Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I cannot give any indication.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The nurses and midwives Bill will come before the House next year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe a debate is envisaged for the planning regulations. I cannot give a date on the social housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, but it is hoped that it will be introduced soon.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is hoped to publish the Bill this session.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a now a matter for discussion with the social partners.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is hoped to bring the mental capacity Bill to the House later this year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand the first issue is a policy framework decision at EU level, not a directive. I advise the Deputy to table a parliamentary question to the line Minister seeking detailed information on what is the policy position on it. I will have to check about the second matter. I am not aware of what amending planning legislation the Deputy referred to. I will have to check that for her.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: Very regularly.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe it will be included in the education Ireland Bill, which is due later this year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely to be introduced before this session ends.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely before this session.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I attended the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, 19 and 20 June. I was accompanied at the meeting by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, and the Minister of State with responsibility for European Union affairs, Deputy Dick Roche. The Council's proceedings were dominated by two issues, namely the Lisbon treaty following the rejection of...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 12, inclusive, together. On 7 April, my predecessor, Deputy Bertie Ahern met the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Hans-Gert Pöttering. Discussions focused on the ratification and importance of the reform treaty and the European Commission's proposals on climate change. Deputy Ahern welcomed the European Parliament's engagement on the issue of...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I reject all the contentions the Deputy makes in respect of this matter as he ascribes them to me. There is full respect for and acceptance of the "No" vote. The Lisbon treaty cannot come into effect unless all member states agree to its ratification. That is accepted by everybody with whom I have met. No disrespect is being shown and there is no question of people being forced to do...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy now comes in here and lectures me. As Taoiseach, I will not accept that. The third point I would make to the Deputy is that in the same way as our decision not to ratify the treaty last Thursday week was an exercise in national sovereignty, other countries also have a right to exercise national sovereignty as they see it and make their position clear on the ratification process of...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a sure indication of the Deputy's political hypocrisy.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy spoke about coercion.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy knows more about coercion than I do.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy showed me no respect.