Results 19,441-19,445 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 Feb 2004)
Brian Cowen: The United Nations plays the lead role in the search for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question. Recent efforts have been framed in the context of the forthcoming accession of Cyprus to the EU. The December 2003 European Council reiterated its preference for the accession of a united Cyprus to the Union on 1 May 2004. The Council urged all parties to give their strong support to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (3 Feb 2004)
Brian Cowen: There are no restaurants, or canteens serving food, in any of the buildings used by the Department of Foreign Affairs, though facilities for preparing meals and for dining are available for staff.
- Written Answers — Departmental Travel: Departmental Travel (3 Feb 2004)
Brian Cowen: Total car mileage expenses in 2002 amounted to â¬214,000. Rail and bus ticket costs amounted to some â¬47,000 for the same period. These figures relate to costs incurred both at headquarters and at all missions abroad.
- Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)
Brian Cowen: Yes, we are closing at 5 p.m. Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Cowen): I am glad of the opportunity to address the Seanad, which has been such a consistent source of encouragement and support for the Government's efforts in the peace process, as we again find ourselves in a period of uncertainty with regard to the ongoing implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Suspension of...
- Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (16 Oct 2002)
Brian Cowen: I take this opportunity on my first visit to the new Seanad to welcome new Members and to wish the Seanad well in its work. I welcome that we are meeting here today to consider the European Union (Scrutiny) Bill. The Government attaches great importance to addressing public concern relating to democratic accountability on EU issues. This was identified by the National Forum on Europe as a key...