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Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. Bogus self-employment costs the Exchequer millions of euro in lost tax social security contributions, but, more importantly, it deprives workers of a vital social safety net. As the Taoiseach referenced, a consultative process on bogus self-employment was initiated by my colleague, Deputy Joan Burton, when she was Minister for Social Protection, and...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Taoiseach know when the Minister will respond?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach will remember very well the formal Government decision to establish a transparent process for the filling of vacancies on State boards through the Public Appointments Service. As a result of that decision, such vacancies are now advertised - it is open to every member of the general public to apply - and the Public Appointments Service shortlists people it independently deems...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Absolutely.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The guidelines specifically allow a Minister to determine the number on the list.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 9. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to engage in bilateral meetings with EU leaders to discuss the impact of Brexit here. [36042/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Security Strategy (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the EU security agenda; and the position he will take when it is discussed at the next EU Council meeting. [36044/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to secure comprehensive immigration reform for undocumented Irish in the United States of America. [35220/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on the ownership of Lough Foyle due to the ongoing claim of the British Crown Estate; and if this has been raised recently with the British Government. [36325/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: British-Irish Co-operation (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has considered the long outstanding questions concerning territorial ownership and demarcation of the Border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. [36326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Bodies Establishment (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 135. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has held discussions with his officials on the re-establishment of an employer labour conference. [33721/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Social Partnership Meetings (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 136. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to re-establish social partnership or a renewed form of social dialogue. [34745/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Meetings (23 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 137. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions he has personally held with the leadership of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the issues raised. [36328/16]

Establishment of Committee on Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (24 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I take it every party will have a minute or two.

Establishment of Committee on Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (24 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I have no objection to the committee per sealthough this is a continuation of the balancing act the Government has been involved in since the establishment of this Dáil. There is an in-built predetermined majority within the proposed committee, with or without the independent chairman. It is an issue. I hope that everyone would go in to the committee with an open mind to hear clear...

Establishment of Committee on Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (24 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The confidence is not great either.

Establishment of Committee on Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (24 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Or they have abandoned ship.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (29 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Peter Barry. Peter served as a Minister in the Fine Gael-Labour coalition Government in place when I first entered the Oireachtas. He was regarded as an unfailingly loyal colleague and was trusted and respected. His counsel was sought by parliamentary colleagues on all...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (29 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has updated the national risk assessment following the receipt of submissions to his public request. [36043/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (29 Nov 2016)

Brendan Howlin: As the Taoiseach has indicated, the national risk assessment identified risks in economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal and technological areas. There are significant risks in all of those areas now. The value of doing a risk assessment can be questioned at a time when the grounds are shifting with such speed and alacrity. The issue of Brexit was very much on the agenda when the...