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Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: If it is out order, then it is out of order. At Leaders' Questions I am asked questions without notice and I gave a full reply to the Deputy's query. There is no intention on my part to do otherwise. However, I do not have notice of these questions and cannot have the answer to every possible inquiry.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: If I were to get back to the Deputy on everything he has said that is factually incorrect, would he do the same as he asks of me?

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: In that case we will talk about the bank guarantee.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: That gets Deputy Gilmore off the hook.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The first issue raised by Deputy Crawford was raised yesterday on the Order of Business when I said that the legislation would be introduced next year. On the second issue raised by the Deputy, there is no date for that legislation. The third Bill to which he referred will be dealt with in this session.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am aware that Deputy Bannon is at the head of the peloton in regard to this legislation. I understand it will be next year before we will be able to ride that particular bike.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the impairment test in existing legislation allows for prosecutions where drivers have drugs in their system. The legislative context already exists in this regard. When the technology becomes more fine-tuned, further legislation will be required.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: No, not until the science is developed further. A parliamentary question to the Minister would provide the Deputy with the accurate detail.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: With regard to supports for small business and the work of Enterprise Ireland, the schemes which have been introduced are successful and have been very helpful to more than 1,800 firms in the country. The question of loan guarantee must be considered very carefully. We have already been given credit plans from the banks to ensure that on the basis of their successful recapitalisation they...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Any debate taking place in the House will afford everyone the opportunity to explain their precise position on these issues and the necessary policies to support small businesses. There are many supports in place from Enterprise Ireland which are assisting small businesses but the working capital needs of small businesses will be best protected and provided for once the full recapitalisation...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The vouched fuel allowance scheme related to the carbon levy on solid fuels. This is subject to a commandment order. Subsequently, when we came to make the decision, taking into account that aspect of the situation, it was to be made subject to a commencement order. That did not happen, however. The vouched scheme will only come into place in the solid fuels area once the commencement...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Home heating oil prices are still lower than they were during mid-2008 which was the last time there was an increase in the fuel allowance rate. Home heating oil significantly reduced in price after that last increase in fuel allowance. The fuel allowance rate was not reduced at that time. The fuel allowance rate remained static when home heating products reduced in price. That granted an...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Whatever arrangements have been made by the ESB and Bord Gáis by the Commission for Energy Regulation can be taken up with them.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not. If I may make the point-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: A decision by the Commission for Energy Regulation on the liberalisation of the energy market-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: If I may continue without interruption.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The House established the Commission for Energy Regulation to regulate the market.

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It was voted for by every Member in the House as the best means of providing for competition in the market.