Results 2,481-2,500 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (12 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the next report on the 42 national service indicators for local authorities; the plans he has to review those indicators; the arrangements that will be made to involve consumers of local authority services in the review of the indicators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42591/06]

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (12 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received representations from a centre (details supplied) who provide accommodation for up to 15 people, mainly young men, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the support granted through the probation and welfare service is inadequate to...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (12 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; when work will begin on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42783/06]

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: That is what is wrong.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: They will share the misery.

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is fortuitous that the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights is in the Chair for such an important debate. This is the only justice measure to come before the House on which I have not tabled amendments because it involves the enactment of protocols and international covenants under which Ireland has agreed to share information and ensure...

Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I thought the Minister of State might say something for three minutes about the importance of the Bill.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is self-praise.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: My God.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am also happy to contribute to the debate on this important Bill, which is a milestone, as it represents a stocktaking following the exploratory period of one of the most innovative initiatives of the Oireachtas in the management of its own affairs in the past three years. For many years, a number of us sought to establish independence for the Oireachtas from the heavy hand of the...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It may apply all over the place. Deputy Cassidy's is one of the few safe seats in the House.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: None of us can guarantee our security regarding the forthcoming election. People may believe the commission has been overly generous to itself so I would like to make some points in that regard. The €393 million provided for is to allow this House do play its constitutional role as watchdog, holding the Government to account. In real terms that figure will represent 0.23% of overall...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Cé a roghnaigh é?

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: That is the job of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Boyle might be drafting it himself.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is all ahead of the Deputy.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: That is right.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: And individual researchers.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: They are not being attacked.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It would be a novelty if we were doing so on this matter.