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Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 8, inclusive, together. The total expenditure by my Department from the establishment of the Moriarty tribunal to the end of September 2010 was €40.63 million.

Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not think I have had any correspondence since the last time we discussed this here.

Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: No. The Moriarty tribunal has not yet considered the question of third-party costs and the sole member has indicated he will not do so until after the tribunal has completed its final report. This is to avoid conjecture and the drawing of inferences on the possible findings of the tribunal. Even after the sole member has made a determination of the costs, the process by which they are...

Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The tribunal is independent of my office, and any correspondence between the tribunal and the witness is a matter for the tribunal. As the Deputy said, no indemnity has been provided by the State in respect of these matters.

Tribunals of Inquiry (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that is an issue that arises with regard to the Moriarty tribunal, to which these questions pertain.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 8a(i), Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010 - First Stage; No. 8a(ii), motion re Second Stage of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Bill 2010; No. a17, statements and questions re Minister for Finance's announcement on banking of 30 September 2010; and No. 4, Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The issue before the House is as set out in the Order of Business. The annual cost of the bank rescue was made clear to the House by the Minister last month. It was not introduced by me yesterday. I am trying to be helpful to the House while trying to get on with its business. If it were helpful to avoid a vote on the issue that we added another 20 minutes on to the 60 minutes for...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: That Bill will be published in the middle of next year. I am not aware that the review on third level education is yet with the Minister. I am sure it is an advanced stage. I do not know the answer to the first question, and I will try to find out for the Deputy, but perhaps a question to the Minister might elicit a reply.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will be published next year. Many non-legislative recommendations of that report are being implemented at the moment.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will answer Deputy Flanagan's question.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will revert to Deputy Flanagan on the matter at a later stage. Without notice I cannot commit to------

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: These matters are obviously discussed by the bank and I will take up the matter and find out the position.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand that issue will be next year.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: We hope to have that by the end of the year, I understand.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not have a precise date on it.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will ask the Minister to note it.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Bill is on the A list so it would be hoped it would be published by the end of this session or the beginning of the next session.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The up-to-date position in relation to any queries about that matter can be dealt with in the context of the discussion that will take place shortly.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the matter is being worked on as a priority and the heads of the Bill are expected by the end of the year.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have indicated it is being handled as a matter of priority in the relevant Department.