Results 10,161-10,180 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: Economic treason.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: Promised.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: The Deputy should check out the increases in social welfare over the previous ten years.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: Question 540: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly [32367/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is the intention of Bord Fáilte to close down the tourist information office at the monastic site at Clonmacnoise, County Offaly; if there has there been any consultation with local interest groups regarding the proposed closure; and if local interest groups will be afforded the opportunity of manning this facility on...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises that the social welfare budget trebled from 2000 – 2010 and forms a vital safety net for vulnerable members of the community and those adversely affected by the economic crisis that has hit Europe; — in addition recognises the reductions in benefits borne already by social welfare recipients due to the crisis and the need to achieve the fiscal...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: From 2000 to 2010, when resources were available, Fianna Fáil tripled social welfare expenditure. It now continues to emphasise the need for a safety net for the most vulnerable in society and those affected by the economic crisis. In meeting our targets under the EU-IMF programme of financial support, the advances Fianna Fáil made across social welfare programmes should be protected,...

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: They also indicated their awareness that these decisions will be difficult politically. They noted that this is a coalition Government and that agreement, while difficult, must shortly be made. This tallied with the Minister, Deputy Noonan's, comments after his meeting with troika that any decrease in social welfare rates would be a matter for the Government to decide at budget time....

Social Welfare Code: Motion (2 Nov 2011)

Barry Cowen: Self-employed people are an integral part of the Irish economy. Those who take the initiative and risk in setting up a business and creating jobs should be facilitated and encouraged, not penalised in our social welfare system. There are approximately 268,000 self-employed people in Ireland. Small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, directly support 700,000 jobs throughout the State, and...

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (25 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an individual breakdown of the recommended capacity of each prison; the current number of inmates incarcerated in them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/11]

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: Honour the commitments made.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: Waffle.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: As is the Deputy. He should light a match.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: This is waffle.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: They will take all the praise they can get.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: The Tánaiste was smart enough for 14 years.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: The Tánaiste has been too quiet, just as he has been at the Cabinet table.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: Is the Tánaiste as good at the Cabinet table as he is in here?

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: I acknowledge the fine work done by the former Deputy, the late Brian Lenihan, who created the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill. Not only is this Bill in accordance with the EU-IMF programme of financial support for Ireland, it also has accounted for a sustainable plan that will be able to carry on into the future. When this Bill was previously discussed, many...

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Barry Cowen: He is looking for Damascus.