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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (23 Sep 2021)

Barry Cowen: -----such that engagement is seen to result in improvement.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2021)

Barry Cowen: I wish to raise the matter of the Housing for All document and the commitments contained therein. A section of the document refers to a planning reform Bill that may come before the House. I am particularly conscious of a proposal I put forward earlier this year, the purpose of which was to find a means by which a time limit on the decision-making process of An Bord Pleanála would be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Barry Cowen: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Offaly and Laois that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44797/21]

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Barry Cowen: The appointment by the Cabinet and the subsequent withdrawal of Katherine Zappone as an envoy has been an unseemly controversy. The fact that the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Cabinet approved the appointment, some of whom, yes, were blindsided but, apparently, oblivious to the political implications, is, to say the very least of it, strange. The envoy appointment fiasco...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (14 Jul 2021)

Barry Cowen: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [38080/21]

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 Jun 2021)

Barry Cowen: I welcome this Bill to give effect to an affordable housing scheme and which contains issues around cost rental and Part V. The scheme is long overdue. It is unfortunate that the previous Government did not provide one but thankfully the programme for Government compelled the Minister to bring forward a Bill such as this and thankfully he is doing so. The legislation will apply to future...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Barry Cowen: 130. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in County Offaly receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in the county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in the county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the scheme in each county over that time;...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (18 May 2021)

Barry Cowen: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in County Offaly currently in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment; the number of persons in County Laois currently in receipt of the payment; the number in each county who were in receipt of the payment on the same date in April 2021; the number of persons in each county that have received the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: First Stage (13 May 2021)

Barry Cowen: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: First Stage (13 May 2021)

Barry Cowen: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that every appeal or referral is determined within a period of 12 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Board of the appeal or referral, or, such other period as the Minister may prescribe in accordance with section 126(4) and section 221(4), either generally or...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (13 May 2021)

Barry Cowen: 15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the commission on defence. [24910/21]

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2021)

Barry Cowen: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Government's climate change action Bill. It is an important element of the programme for Government, as well as having been a crucial element of the Government formation talks. The Bill sets out how the whole of government can, must and will confront climate change, reduce emissions, as well as providing and ensuring real...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, the purpose of which is to place the Land Development Agency on a statutory footing and to confer on it various powers. Housing was the dominant issue in the general election, and it was the dominant issue in the lifetime of the previous Government. It remains a dominant issue in society. Of course, it has been challenged by issues resulting...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: It can be nine and two one minutes. No, four and-----

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: It is not very often I get an opportunity to speak on this issue. I want to use the brief time available to me, on behalf of myself and my constituents, to convey again my great thanks and appreciation and to commend key workers across the country for their ongoing dedication and commitment to their roles, which has allowed us to be in a position to respond effectively and to deal with the...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: If he can, or if not in writing thereafter.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: Yes, but the Acting Chairman has interrupted me for a minute there.

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Programme: Statements (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Barry Cowen: There is a commitment on the other cohorts, one of which was mentioned by the Minister today, which thankfully we will see next week. All I ask is for consideration to be given, considering that huge and profound commitments have been made, to a means and mechanism by which indications can be given on start dates for the 15 different cohorts. All that I and my constituents want, when they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (4 Feb 2021)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I particularly welcome his final sentence indicating that the Department is in direct contact with the company in question. I am reminded of a communication I received from the Taoiseach early in January, having raised issues around this matter when other companies highlighted to me the difficulties they had with the new regime, notwithstanding...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (4 Feb 2021)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to bring this matter to the attention of the Dáil and the Government. Wilker Auto Conversions, based in Clara, County Offaly, last night informed 80 members of a workforce of approximately 100 of its intention to temporarily close its facility owing to components from the UK that it needs to complete work on its line being delayed at...