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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris and the number of staff in his Department who work on this issue within the economic division. [50472/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Eamon Ryan has already put on the record of the House the fact that the EPA has shown this week that our emissions increased by 3.5% this year due to increased activity in dairy, energy and transport. It may have escaped national focus because of political controversy in recent days but because of that, this nation is facing fines of at least €455 million, which is an enormous...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: She surely has.

Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: There is no doubt that the events of the past few weeks have damaged confidence in the Government. They have probably damaged confidence in politics generally and certainly have inflicted further damage on the administration of justice. Last night the Taoiseach referred to the Department of Justice and Equality as dysfunctional. This is a damning criticism of any Department, doubly so...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Economic and Social Council (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if will report on his interactions to date with the National Economic and Social Council, NESC; if he will further report on his plans for changes to the NESC; and his plans for the organisation's new priorities or instructions. [49174/17]

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On behalf of the Labour Party, I sincerely congratulate on a personal basis the three Deputies mentioned by the Taoiseach in his announcement - the three Ministers. I know how important it is for the friends of families of individuals. We get many down days and we occasionally get up days. It is an important occasion for them. I had reason to expect this announcement in respect of the...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Corporate sole.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: In addition to his other duties the Taoiseach has retained for himself the role of Minister for Defence. It is not clear to me that he takes any real responsibility for the area of Defence. It is not acceptable for a Cabinet Minister to simply delegate the entire responsibility for a Government Department to a Minister of State. The Taoiseach does not answer parliamentary questions on the...

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: That is appreciated.

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I appreciate the Tánaiste's reply and understand he cannot give me a comprehensive response on the Casement Aerodrome issues. I look forward to either a direct briefing or a written response in due course. I have full knowledge of pay issues in dealing with the public service as a whole, but there is a compelling case to be made for separating out the Defence Forces for a bespoke...

Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill was published last July. Last summer, it was the stated intention of the new Minister to get the Bill through before the summer recess. Meanwhile, a new Social Welfare Bill has been published and is progressing. We are now waiting nearly half a year for detailed amendments to come from the Government that would address the complex...

Legal Proceedings against Members of Dáil Éireann: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Unlike the previous speaker, I will not try to determine what the decision will be of the High Court which constitutionally is independent. We should not be making decisions for it on the floor of the House. All Members of the House have to live by the Constitution. Bunreacht na hÉireann is the basic law to which we are all obliged to adhere. Article 16(2)(ii) is crystal clear. The...

Legal Proceedings against Members of Dáil Éireann: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I commend former Deputy Joe Costello - I hop he will be a Deputy in the future - for taking the initiative and seeking to ensure his constituents will be properly represented numerically in the next Dáil.

Legal Proceedings against Members of Dáil Éireann: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I commend the Business Committee for the alacrity with which it has responded to the legal proceedings initiated by him.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Authority (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the role his Department had in Ireland's bid for the European Banking Authority and his engagements with other European leaders on Ireland's bid. [50203/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Intellectual Property Management (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 58. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the delay in ratifying the Beijing Treaty which would provide economic rights in respect of intellectual property rights of persons in audiovisual performances; when the Treaty will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51414/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 132. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she has been consulted by RTÉ in relation to the review of RTÉ’s orchestral provision 2018 to 2023 which is underway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51413/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 133. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Arts Council is giving consideration to policies that would link the awarding of grant funding to the implementation of robust anti-bullying and sexual harassment procedures; when such consideration is due to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51415/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consideration that has been given to the inclusion of the RTÉ concert orchestra and RTÉ national symphony orchestra within the ambit of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the review of RTÉ’s orchestral provision 2018 to 2023 which is underway; his further views on the reason such a review has been commissioned so soon after the completion of the last review of this area; if the terms of reference for the review will be published; if the earlier Ed Smith report...