Results 22,741-22,760 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will reaffirm comments attributed in the media to him regarding the potential for a united Ireland following the negotiations on the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union; and the specific plans he has in place for such a measure. [38617/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to set out how his Department will work with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Brexit; and the process for dealing with the overlap of functions on relations with EU member states between the two Departments. [39818/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: The section of the Taoiseach's comprehensive response in which he referred to Northern Ireland was quite orthodox. I am intrigued by a quote that was attributed to the Taoiseach in an article in The Irish Timesheadlined "Kenny says Brexit could bring about united Ireland" on 25 November last. The article began:Britain's exit from the EU could result in an "uncomplicated route" to a united ,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 504. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons prioritised as urgent on the outpatient list for urology services at University Hospital Waterford have been informed that they can expect to be seen within four years (details supplied); his views on whether this waiting time is appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39999/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: One of the hidden crises in society is gambling addiction. It gets far less attention than other forms of addiction but in many ways it is more insidious and causes incredible harm. The gambling control Bill, which has been promised for some considerable time, was to provide a new regulatory and licensing framework to deal with gambling and to provide for a new regulatory body. The...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: We need longer.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has asked for items to be included for discussion at the next European Council meeting or the informal meeting of the 27 leaders to be held alongside it on Brexit. [38619/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I asked the Taoiseach specifically whether he had tabled any matter to be put on either the agenda of the formal Council or the agenda of the informal discussion.

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Are the letters he has written agenda items? I am interested in the Taoiseach's view on the second of the proposed meetings, that is, the one without the United Kingdom. Court proceedings have begun in this jurisdiction challenging the legality of the exclusion of the United Kingdom from the Council. The UK is a full member of the European Union and pending at least the triggering of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his three-day visit to Silicon Valley, Palo Alto and New York and the issues raised. [38661/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the European Commission finding against a company (details supplied) with any companies or public officials during his recent visit to the United States of America. [40021/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Malta on 28 November 2016; and if the issue of a company (details supplied) was raised. [38663/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: We can all share the time. We have five minutes left so I will be very brief.

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I will be very brief. I am conscious of time because of the overlap of the last question. In terms of the discussions with Prime Minister Muscat, the Syrian situation, which has now worsened, is an unfolding human tragedy that is now becoming indescribable even for people who are there. Malta is in the heart of the migration crisis, although many of the people who are coming across the...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I hope the Taoiseach will take on board a small number of proposals in advance of this week's European Council meeting. The first couple of proposals relate to Brexit. I was delighted that so many people wanted to attend my party's Brexit forum in Dublin last night. The number of people who wanted to attend was far in excess of the number of seats available in the room. This shows clearly...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: An e-mail would be fine and there might be occasions when there would be sufficient happening to merit an hour's debate.

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: I appreciate that. Much of the focus of the Brexit debate to date justifiably has been on the impact on the Border, but I am of the view that it is also time for us to look very carefully at the economic planning required. The CEO of Enterprise Ireland spoke at the event last night and she rightly pointed out that she needs a plan for the worst possible Brexit. While we do not want to...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: Of course, one can.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Brendan Howlin: It is not.