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Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Civil Service grades in my Department is set out in the following tables. The tables are based on head count and not whole time equivalents. The actual number of staff in my Department (WTE) has reduced by 26 since January, 2008 to date. The estimated net saving in 2010 accruing from the total reduction in staff levels in my...

Written Answers — Cabinet Committees: Cabinet Committees (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Cabinet Committee on Strategic Directions for the Future of Local Government was set up on 13 January 2010 and has met some 16 times since.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The composition of the National Economic and Social Development Office, as set out in the National Economic and Social Development Act 2006, consists of the chairpersons and deputy chairperson of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) and National Centre for Partnership and Performance (NCPP). Following the dissolution of the NESF and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The annual estimate provision for each of the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 and 2010 are detailed in the following table: Agency 2006(in '000) 2007(in '000) 2008(in '000) 2009(in '000) 2010(in '000) Central Statistics Office € 84,761 € 54,900 € 51,130 € 53,640 € 57,832 NESDO € 5,039 € 6,053 € 6,500 € 5,059 € 3,332

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is a decision reached by the Government.

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Opposition spokespersons were informed by the Minister for Finance yesterday, the Government, having considered all the relevant matters, came to a decision that €15 billion is the amount of the adjustment that will be required between now and 2014. We have also stated clearly that we will set out the annual components of the four-year plan that will be published in the coming...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Cabinet, as the Deputy is aware, has been considering these matters for some weeks. As has been stated, officials from the Department of Finance have been made available to the relevant Opposition spokespersons during that period. Those spokespersons, as they seek to formulate the proposals they wish to have costed or considered, will continue to have access to the officials between now...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have explained to the Deputy that the basis upon which that decision has been taken is a result of the assessment by the Government based on advice from the Department of Finance and its consultations with international organisations, as well as views from the Central Bank, etc. The level of adjustment required is based on an average growth rate of 2.75% of GDP as a realistic figure upon...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The €15 billion figure is a forecast, like every other forecast. If we perform better than 2.75% annual growth, the level of uplift we must take with regard to cutting expenditure and raising taxes will not be as great. We believe one must take a prudential view, acceptable based on forecasts that others make of prospects for world and European growth in the coming years. Based on all...

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No.14 - statements on macro-economic and fiscal outlook. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil today and tomorrow: Oral Questions shall not be taken; matters may not be raised under the provisions of Standing Orders 21(3) and 32; Private Members' business shall...

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: If any Independent Deputy wants to speak on the debate, if he or she speaks to the Whip, arrangements will be made. It is important that people can speak if they want to.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The position of the Chief Whip outlined on the day is the position. In regard to the operation of the tribunal, the matter of appointments of people to it is a matter for it.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: On that matter, the appointment of a tribunal request to have someone appointed for the purpose of cross-examining that witness would of course be obtained from the Taoiseach's office and that was granted. However, the actual decision as to who is appointed by that tribunal is a matter for the tribunal.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not involved in that.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legal costs Bill will be next year.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legal costs Bill is next year.

Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I ask the Deputy to advise me of the Bills he has in mind.

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the people of Ireland look to this House today they do so with understandable concern. Our people are concerned about their future, about the prospects for their children, about the well-being of their neighbours and of the country as a whole. They are looking to this House with hope and with expectation. They hope the political leaders of this country have the capacity to steer us...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Yes. It should be here. It is on the way. I fully acknowledge the contribution that has been already made by individual public servants across the system as a whole. There has been a significant reduction of 11,000 in the number of staff in the public service. Staff have seen significant income reductions. Staff numbers will fall further over the coming years, as the cost of the public...

Macro-Economic and Fiscal Outlook: Statements (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is why policies and actions to create and sustain jobs are of paramount importance. It is reflected in the loss of national competitiveness in recent years. That is why we will introduce proposals for further reducing costs and improving competitiveness across the economy. It is reflected in the extent of the repairs that are required to our badly damaged financial institutions. That...