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Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry, what was that?

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: A report on this policy area generally has been prepared by the Department of Justice and Law Reform and forwarded to the Minister. There has been no discussion at Cabinet on it as yet because it is being considered by the Minister. The review of the legislation conducted is not in respect of any specific project. It is about updating legislation which is 50 years old as to whether it...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: This issue is the subject matter of a report being considered by the Minister. If he is so minded, the Minister will have to draw up any proposals on it. In all of these matters, should a policy issue arise it will have to be dealt with transparently. It is not specific to any projects past, present or future, it is about a policy area that is under review on its own merits based on the...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: In the first instance the Minister will consider the report and when he decides what he wishes to do it will be brought to Government. Then we will be in a position to know whether any legislation is involved. Let us take it step by step.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Cynicism will not get us out of trouble.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The heads of the Bill are in preparation.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is referring to the international agreements Bill which is due next year. The Minister for Finance will take questions this afternoon on more specific matters.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I already stated, it is hoped the heads of the Bill will be available by the end of the year.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I stated on this matter last week, it will be next year.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legislation, which is the mental capacity Bill, is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Law Reform. The detailed provisions of the Bill are at an advanced stage of drafting and it is expected that it will be published in the current Dáil session. Similarly, I understand the postal services Bill is at an advanced stage of preparation.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As soon as it comes to Government and is approved.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I know what the Deputy has to say and I will ask to see whether it is possible. We will publish it as soon as it comes and is approved by Government.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will ask the Whips.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: These matters have been dealt with by the Minister of State, Deputy Curran. Questions have been tabled to him on it.

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not correct to say that nothing is happening. The biggest investigation in the history of the State in regard to this area is being conducted under our laws and Constitution. That is being conducted by an independent prosecutor service based on evidence being collated by the Garda Síochána and by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. All Members of the House would...

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Who is he?

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the first matter raised by Deputy Kenny, everything possible is being done to assist the prosecuting authorities in bringing forward prosecutions based on evidence that has been compiled legally and in accordance with the law. There is no division in the House that the matter must be conducted in that way. The authorities concerned will advise on all of these issues and everything will...

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: One understands the anger and frustration of people in relation to this matter. They are shared by many Deputies on all sides. However, we have to make sure that there is every prospect that whatever is brought forward is successfully prosecuted. This has to be done in accordance with the law. That is what is happening and we would like to see that completed as quickly as possible. The...

Business of Dáil (10 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----was brought up previously and I dealt with it. I do not know whether Deputy Kenny answers anonymous letters but if someone is not prepared to put his or her name to what he or she says, it is hard for me to deal with the issue or question what motivation lies behind it. I can say a number of things about this matter. First, there was no discussion of the details of Anglo Irish Bank at...