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Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: As far as the Minister is aware, there is no particular reason Mr. Waters brought his retirement forward.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration he has given to amendment of the student support scheme to resolve issues which continue to arise (details supplied) in relation to grant eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50506/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ombudsman's Remit (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 433. To ask the Minister for Health the status of legislation promised by the former Minister for Health to extend the powers of the Ombudsman to deal with complaints by hospital patients that remain unresolved following interaction with health service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50446/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 493. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the resources his Department has devoted to the removal of abandoned boats around the coast; the powers local authorities have to force owners to remove such boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50354/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 650. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the additional child dependency rate will be applied to a claim for a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50167/17]

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It appears that agreement has been reached on a Brexit divorce bill of between €40 billion and €50 billion. We are told agreement has also largely been reached on citizenship issues. It seems, therefore, that two of the three phase 1 issues are approaching resolution and that only the Irish question remains to be decided. All we hear on that issue are generalities such as...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: This is the assembly of the people and Members want reassurance from the person who is representing Ireland at the European Council meetings that we will not move to phase 2 until the interests of Ireland are fully secured. I want the Taoiseach to provide that reassurance. I welcome the Brexit stakeholder forum which is important, but it involves 60 or 70 people from agencies and so on. In...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: That is not the way to do it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: This is not normal.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The programme for Government includes various commitments in regard to achieving full employment, noting that work is key to independence and social integration. The House has repeatedly agreed motions seeking to make employment sustainable and ensure decent working conditions for employees. There has been much debate in recent days about the consequences of an early election. In the midst...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social policy and public service reform division of his Department; and if he plans to make changes. [50470/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The social policy and public service reform division of the Department of the Taoiseach is a very important one. I understand the position of assistant secretary, the most senior in the division, is now vacant. When will it be filled? I join others who have spoken about the announcement that two citizens of our country, rough sleepers, have been found dead on the streets in recent days....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It was in the 2011 capital programme.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, the groupings are really bizarre.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The next group starts with Question No. 4, which asks the Taoiseach his plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris on 12 December. The next group starts with a question I tabled, to ask the Taoiseach whether he plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris. It is the same question but it is in two different groups. Question No. 4 has been grouped with questions on Gothenburg...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It makes no sense at all. We will deal with the same question in two different groups. I suggest we deal with climate change in the next group and deal with Gothenburg in this group.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy will get two opportunities.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): EU Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU social summit in Gothenburg in November 2017. [50201/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): EU Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach will agree there has been a great deal of strain on the European project in recent years, with increased nationalism and an increased number of votes for nationalist and anti-EU parties across the European Union. He will probably agree that much of that is predicated on the loss of faith in the European project as a social project that impacts positively on the people of Europe...