Results 161-180 of 352 for justice speaker:Barry Cowen

Valuation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...claimed there would have to be a mapping exercise, limits would supply and so forth. In fact, all of that is catered for in the licensing legislation, which is under the aegis of the Department of Justice and Equality and applies where an application is made to the courts for a licence or renewal of a licence. It comes down to the question of whether or not there is a willingness and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (3 Jul 2014)

Barry Cowen: 163. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline in tabular form the total number of sick days taken by staff in her Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 further broken down by uncertified, certified and long-term absence leave. [28833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (3 Jul 2014)

Barry Cowen: 164. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form per annum all external consultant reports commissioned by her Department since March 2011; the costs per report; the company involved; the title of the report and the publication date. [28848/14]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...Order 69 that the vote be taken by other than electronic means in light of the failure of the Government to take account of the recent election when they were asked to follow social values and justice. It is now proceeding to disappear thousands of people off the waiting lists by way of the proposals before us this evening.

Guerin Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...serious position within Cabinet and wishing her every success in that post. I have no doubt she will bring to bear the steady hand required to bring about effective change in the administration of justice, which has been mentioned in this report and others, maintain a stronger morale within the force and, ultimately, protect citizens by virtue of the role she and the gardaí have in...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...to believe, the coincidence that this issue landed in the lap of the Taoiseach on the Sunday before a Cabinet meeting which had, at its centre, the future of the Garda Commissioner and Minister for Justice and Equality? Are we to believe, and is Paddy to believe, that the Taoiseach, when briefed by the Attorney General on the Sunday in question, did not believe it would be worthwhile to...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...will have informed the Cabinet that the Garda Commissioner was out of the way and asked if that was agreed. Once agreed, he could tick a box. He will then have stated that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, was to give an apology to save his skin. Having obtained the agreement of his Cabinet colleagues, the Taoiseach could tick another box. He will then have asked...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...analogy and the "Three strikes and you are out" rule. While the Government has dropped report cards, new politics and the mantra of a democratic revolution, it has yet to drop the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. The Fianna Fáil Party has been left with no option but to table this motion. While it may not succeed in its obvious intent, the motion offers the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (25 Mar 2014)

Barry Cowen: 764. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of times his Department received requests by Philanthropy Ireland to meet in 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number of times his Department met with Philanthropy Ireland in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13392/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 552. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical-career break broken down by 0 to six months, six to 12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7632/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Barry Cowen: 553. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the total number of uncertified sick days taken by employees in his Department and the average uncertified sick days per employee taken; the total certified sick days taken by employees; the average certified sick days per employee; the total sick days taken by employees; and the average total sick days and...

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 Jan 2014)

Barry Cowen: ...the scope of the co-decision procedure. Co-decision has become the most widely used legislative procedure and covers particularly important areas such as the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, and justice and security policy. The Parliament's role in the preparation of future treaty amendments has become even more significant. This series of treaty changes from Maastricht to Amsterdam,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

Barry Cowen: 498. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the total amount spent since February 2011 on external reports commissioned by his Department including payments from Ministerial allowances, broken down by report; if he will provide the details of any consultants employed; the names of each report and their status as published or ongoing; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (16 Oct 2013)

Barry Cowen: 102. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of bills his Department has published since March 2011; the number of regulatory impact assessments that his Department has published since March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43819/13]

Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries Report (25 Sep 2013)

Barry Cowen: 9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the implementation of the Quirke recommendations regarding the survivors of the Magdalen laundries; if he has had discussion with the religious congregations on the compensation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39588/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Barry Cowen: On a point of clarification, will the Minister make available Mr. Justice Finnegan's report submitted to Dublin City Council?

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister for his response on the issues raised and wish to pose a number of questions emanating from it. In the first instance, Mr. Justice Finnegan reported to the courts and subsequently to the Minister, through Dublin City Council. Is it possible for Mr. Justice Finnegan's report to be made public? I ask because I am sure the contents may refer to the culpability to which...

Topical Issue Debate: Priory Hall Development (19 Sep 2013)

Barry Cowen: ...Priory Hall have been taking a considerable toll on all of the 250 people evacuated from the building. Their dire circumstances have been a sad reflection on the Government's inaction. The collapse of Mr. Justice Finnegan's mediation process, as alluded to by Deputy Broughan, marked another blow to their hopes of a fair resolution. This morning during Leaders' Questions, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Sep 2013)

Barry Cowen: 1101. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for naturalisation. [38235/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Barry Cowen: 876. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form the total number of Garda Vehicles that are permanently located for normal police duties excluding any vehicle that may be in the County as part of a specific policing operation on a county by county basis at 30 June 2013 and that were permanently assigned to each county on 30 June 2011 and 30 June, 2012; the...