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Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: Hold on for a minute, you are in the Dáil now.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy knows what his options are. There has been a request for an extension of statements to which we have acceded. The Minister is also taking Question Time today. I am sure there is a way in which Deputies can-----

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputies can use their own way in putting questions to the Minister on that front. If there is to be a question and answer session, it would usually take place at the end of statements, the Minister having heard what everybody has had to say, including perhaps Deputy English.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I said, I am anxious to facilitate an extension of time for statements, but whether that will mean everybody in the House will have an opportunity to speak I cannot predict. The Government has business to conduct in addition to this business. I take the point that if the House wishes to have statements beyond what is in the Order Paper for this particular business, we can arrange for...

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the European Commission and euro group, I understand they will be making a statement later today. On the resolution mechanism issue, that matter is being discussed and will be forthcoming later this year.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: Spokespersons can be briefed by the officials and-or the Minister, or both.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand that legislation is still in preparation. It will be brought forward as soon as it is available.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister is working towards that.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister is working towards that.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: What is the name of the Bill?

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is a matter for the Whips. The Bill is currently on Second Stage in the Dáil.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The prosecution of offences is continuing through the prosecution services. The Government does not have a direct role in that. We all share the Deputy's concern that those matters be brought to conclusion as quickly as possible and that any indictment offences be brought forward as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the report has been published and is currently being consulted on with local interests. People's views are being gleaned before the report returns to Government for consideration.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the report has been published and is being consulted on by local interests. People's views are being gleaned and will be taken into consideration.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: No legislation is required.

Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will be done in the same way as on the previous occasion the National Pensions Reserve Fund acquired preference shares. Legislation was not required then.

Written Answers — European Economic and Social Committee: European Economic and Social Committee (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 to 141, inclusive, 143, 150, 166 and 167, inclusive, together. In June 2010 the Government sought nominations to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) from the social partners in line with long-established practice. Ireland has nine places on the EESC and our nominations are divided equally between the three constituent Groups of the EESC:...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The table below details payments made by my Department and bodies under its aegis to organisations involved in Social Partnership from 2004 to end of August 2010. Year Organisation Details € 2004 Irish Congress of Trade Unions ICTU Launch of Information Campaign during the Irish Presidency 2004 20,000 2007 Age Action Ireland Limited Payment of Grant from Information Society and...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: My Department has received correspondence from A Journey of Remembering seeking funding towards the cost of a possible visit by the Artane Boys Band to the Island of Ireland Peace Park, Belgium, the Somme, France and a number of other places of historical interest. My Department has been in contact with this organisation to seek further details regarding the proposal. The request will be...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the cost to my Department of salaries and expenses for staff employed in my Constituency Office, the Constituency Office of the Ministers of State in my Department and those of my predecessor and the Ministers of State attached to my Department from June 2007 to date are set out in the attached tables. The tables also provide details of...