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National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is not correct.

National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have read the Labour Party documentation. I would have thought Deputy Gilmore had read the document presented by him.

National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will bring into the House tomorrow and read what it says into the record.

National Recovery Plan (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is clear what the Labour Party's tax take is, which is €2.5 billion.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have received the Annual Report of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only agency under the aegis of my Department, for each of the past three years. The pay of the Chief Officer and all employees of the body are in full accordance with Government policy.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: The tables below detail expenditure by my Department including Programme Subheads on refreshments and catering for official functions from 2008 to end November 2010. Department Year *Catering for official functions (including lunches, receptions, dinners etc) Refreshments(including tea, coffee,bottled water etc) 2008 **€318,412.67 €51,240.53 2009 €91,139.47 €37,299.98 Jan to end...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 68 together. I have not made any public appointments since 22 November, 2010. Preparations for the appointment of a new Public Service Board, to be chaired by Minister of State Dara Calleary, are continuing. With a majority of members from outside the Public Service, it will advise the Government on further opportunities and priorities for...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: The vacancy for State Solicitor for County Louth has been filled following a competition run by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Mr. Fergus Mullen, Solicitor, was appointed by the DPP on 1 December 2010. The position was advertised in mid June. 19 applications were received by the closing date of 9 July and all 19 applicants were called to interview. They were...

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on attacks against information systems and repealing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA; No. 8, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Taxation Agreements; No. 9, motion re referral to joint committee of...

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is a need to proceed with this level of business this week. The issues arising tomorrow are important and have to be dealt with. We can deal with the question regarding the EU-IMF deal tomorrow but it is a matter of providing certainty on the basis that there was some suggestion of there not being certainty. It is important to put the Bill through the House today. There is other...

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the motions are coming back to the House on Thursday. I am not sure if there will be time to debate them. The idea of referring them to committees is to provide time for Members who want to discuss them to do so. Double taxation agreements provide an opportunity for countries such as this-----

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: We do not have large trade with these islands but they are entitled to the same benefits of trading with Ireland as any other country.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will see what can be done in the time available to see if some briefing can be provided to assist in the discussion.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was going to see if there was anything I could do to assist but if that is not taken as a genuine offer, then I withdraw it.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: Obviously I am not in a position to assist.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry. I was trying to extend a courtesy. If it is not taken that way, that is fine.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: We must proceed in this way, difficult as it may be, because there is a range of work to be completed this week.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is certainly an obsession of the Deputy. I have indicated that we will return on Wednesday, 12 January. The programme of legislative work will be outlined by the Whip on the week we return. I am afraid I am not in a position to give the Deputy a date for the dissolution of the Dáil.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will not be possible to publish it before the Dáil returns, since the Dáil is coming back a week early. I am hopeful that we will have it by mid to late January.

Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: With the Deputy's co-operation, we will outline a work programme for the next session of the Dáil and take it from there. We are returning a week early and the finance Bill will be produced thereafter in the normal way. We will give that proper consideration and there will be other work to be conducted by the House as well. The question of when the Dáil will be dissolved is a matter for...