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Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: He went on to state: "There is no allegation that there is discovery outstanding in relation to any of the orders made, based on the information that we have".

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Is there a problem with the microphones?

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: He went on to say that the matter was not being considered with a view to referring it to the High Court for non-compliance or anything of that nature. In the words of the chairman of the tribunal Deputy Kenny is incorrect in maintaining there is non-compliance.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Those are quotes from the tribunal and the Deputy should withdraw his statement.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: The problem is, as with many issues on which Deputy Kenny tries to acquire some sort of national pre-eminence, we must listen when he says "Is it the fact that I am old-fashioned that I know right from wrong and no one else does?"

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: I know right from wrong. The tribunal will be the arbiter if we are to avoid arbitrary justice in this House under the sham hypocrisy of a debate to which I had to listen.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: If we want to avoid arbitrary justice, let the tribunal proceed with its deliberations.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: It can only come to a conclusion——

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: May I continue with my speech?

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: It can only come to a conclusion when it listens to all the facts.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry, there appears to be some static coming in on the background. The money the Taoiseach got during the time of his matrimonial difficulties has all been repaid.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Some €97,000 has been repaid, but I did not hear anyone refer to that in his or her speech. These are some of the facts that did not come from the mouths of those in Opposition.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: One of the things about having trust in Government is that we have free elections and free debate. In a most partisan way this issue was brought into the heart of the general election campaign. In their discernment the people have decided on one of two things. They have decided that they will allow the tribunal to deal with these matters and they have insisted by their vote that this man...

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: I refer Deputy Kenny to something he might require and something he did not show when Deputy Noonan beat him to the leadership of his party. I believe political loyalty is a virtue and that loyalty will be maintained by the Government for the Taoiseach on the basis of his achievements and what he has to offer which is far greater than anything that Deputy Kenny could even contemplate.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Kenny said that.

Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Former Deputy Tomás Mac Giolla also talked about a coup.

Constitutional Amendments. (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: It took the Deputy a while to recognise a few treaties.

Constitutional Amendments. (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Internationalists who cannot see beyond their own borders.

Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)

Brian Cowen: Draw from the best pup.

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Jul 2007)

Brian Cowen: The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area. If the Primary Medical Certificate has been refused in this case, the named person may appeal the refusal to the Medical Board of Appeal,...