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Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As a result of the budgetary policies we are implementing this year, which were strenuously opposed by Deputy Kenny and his party last year, we are seeing our revenues coming in on profile. So far from the Deputy's continual depiction of this economy as not being in a position to recover, the stabilisation we are seeing at the moment-----

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy does far more harm in public than anything he can do in private.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I listened in silence to the Deputy's meanderings.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: This Government is pursuing the policies that are necessary to deal with the issues of the day, including how the country will recover. That is what is happening and it has been strenuously opposed by the Deputy's party at all times.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: His continual depiction of this economy as being incapable of recovery or not in fact being stabilised, is a mantra that does nothing to give confidence at home or abroad. I ask the Deputy to reflect on some of what he said in his first intervention here, which does nothing to help this country at this time either.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, there was already a wider incentivised scheme for early retirement which was taken up by some. However, it was clearly not as successful as the scheme that is now being suggested. The latter scheme is arising at a time when the Government is seeking to protect front line services to the greatest possible extent. Therefore we have an obligation to reduce the cost of...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The terms outlined yesterday require the applications to be made by 17 November, as has been said, and for people to leave the service on 31 December in order that the moneys provided in this financial year can be disbursed on that basis. Of course this is a challenging issue for management and employee representatives to deliver but it must be done in the context of the availability of...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy is aware, the fact is there were delays in these matters regarding inspection and directors of community care adjudicating on certain matters. A whole range of people has been involved in the adjudication of eligibility for medical cards. It is indisputable that centralisation has helped to bring about a situation whereby fewer people are required for the administration of the...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re appointment of members to Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills; No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2009 (back from committee); and No.15, Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I agree that we have great sympathy for our colleague, the Minister, Deputy Micheál Martin, Mary and the family. They have our prayers, support and solidarity. I also agree the incident yesterday as it affected the Minister for Health and Children was unfortunate, but I am glad to say she was at her desk very shortly afterwards making decisions and getting on with her job, leaving the...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the first matter, I refer to the statement made by the Chief Whip on the occasion of the debate in the House to the effect that writs will be moved in the first quarter of next year.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We have not given consideration to anything beyond that.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Rumours of Deputy Rabbitte's demise are greatly exaggerated. There has been no change to the Government decision to have the budget on 7 December. Regarding the children's referendum, I cannot give a date for when the work currently being undertaken by the Minister of State and the Government will be completed. We are pursuing this matter. I expect that whatever emerges from the...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that the Bill is on the list.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the first matter may be incorporated in the immigration Bill.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: Yes. The Minister has raised the issue at European level on a number of occasions. He did not have the support of the Latvian Government on those occasions. I am not too sure what the issue is in that regard.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am making the point-----

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: These issues are under consideration. The second matter to which the Deputy referred is also under consideration at present and will be published as soon as it is approved.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: A direct question to the Minister for Justice and Law Reform could get the exact information. My understanding is that most of the provisions of the Fines Act will be brought into operation on 1 January next. On the specific point raised, the reason commencement orders are sometimes inserted into legislation is to facilitate some work to be done, in this case by the Courts Service, on how...