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Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: First, writs were tabled to hold by-elections. We then had the leader of the Labour Party saying it is very important that the powers of the Oireachtas be confirmed in regard to the holding of by-elections-----

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----which is precisely one of the issues that now has to be dealt with by the Supreme Court to bring certainty to future by-elections.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Then we had the leader of the Fine Gael Party who suggested we should bring in a Bill and not hold by-elections until six months after its enactment, which is longer than the undertaking I have given regarding the other two by-elections. If the Deputy can try to figure out what he is doing, he can give us a shout.

Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Did the Deputy read it?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 8a, Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010 - Financial Resolution; No. 8b, motion re statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission; No 8g, motion re by-election for Donegal South-West; No. 8c, motion re by-election for Donegal South-West; No. 8d, motion re by-election for Dublin South; No. 8e, motion re by-election for Waterford; No....

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Government has decided, having heard the advices of the Attorney General, to appeal yesterday's decision of the High Court-----

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----because the judgment gives rise to importance constitutional issues regarding the separation of powers and the boundaries of the court's role in the important matter of elections and its power to make declarations that have the effect of requiring Government to exercise its voting power in a particular manner, and the need for certainty on the legal position with respect to future...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Having regard to the broad nature of the Deputy's question, the significant time period involved, and the number of Social Partnership organisations in question, it is not possible to compile this information in the period allowed for reply. I will forward this information to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: May I finally say-----

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry, Deputy, I am on my feet.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Go ahead. It should be a good one.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: May I just reply quickly and then we can move on?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: This judgment has arisen since proceedings began here this morning. We will consider the judgment and its implications. I have given no indication to the Deputy as to what our intentions might be until we have had a chance to review it.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: That will be next year.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The reporting of criminal gangs Bill.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that Bill at the moment.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Work on the Bill is proceeding as a priority and it will be published as soon as possible.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I mentioned that just a moment ago.

European Council: Statements (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I welcome this opportunity to brief the House on the outcome of last week's meeting of the European Council, which was an important meeting in many respects. There were four main items on our agenda: the report of the task force, chaired by President Van Rompuy, which examined issues relating to economic governance at EU level; preparations for the forthcoming G20 meeting that will take place...

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We agree with the need for proposals on a proposed permanent crisis mechanism. As Deputy Gilmore is aware, arrangements for a facility are currently in place that end in mid-2013. It was felt that it would be generally reassuring to markets and to meet the requirements of the situation that a permanent crisis mechanism would be put on a firm legal footing. President Van Rompuy is to...