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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Quite shocking.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: That is not true.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: That is not true.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, if the Taoiseach was referring to me, it is certainly not true.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach should have made that clear.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Who made the allegation?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the north east inner city initiative and the status of recommendations of the Dublin inner city forum. [39905/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: This is an important project - it is a demonstration project in many ways - that had cross-party support. It was strongly led by the Taoiseach's predecessor, Deputy Enda Kenny. We need to drive it. I wish to ask about capital works that were promised. For example, €450,000 has been allocated for the Lourdes day care centre on Seán McDermott Street. That capital project is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: I am good on time.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Someone will be outside it.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: On Brexit, Ireland has three demands. They are certainty that we retain an open border on the island of Ireland; guarantee the rights of Irish citizens across the United Kingdom; and have a close east-west trading relationship between Ireland and Britain. The first two issues form part of the withdrawal agreement under negotiation. The main focus of the talks has been on how to maintain an...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: It is only a suggestion, just like the Taoiseach talks to colleagues. I believe, however, that there is strong solidarity across all parties and countries. It is important that we make it clear, as the deadline approaches, that we will not be pushed into a situation where the Border will be the pivotal issue, on which ground will be given. That is my only concern. I believe the Taoiseach...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: To be appointed a member of the Government of Ireland is a unique honour and a great privilege. It must be a wonderful day for Deputy Joe McHugh to be made one of those 15 people who are charged with the running of our Republic after centuries of struggle to have that capacity. It is a great privilege and honour for him and one which is well merited. There is no one in the House who does...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: That cannot be an effective way to function. People talk about the new politics, if it is new politics. I remember speaking to my colleague who sits close to me here, namely, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Calleary should listen sometimes.

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister, Deputy Ross, told me that there was consternation in government the first time it was defeated whereas now it is a surprise if it wins a vote. We cannot reduce the House to a glorified debating society in which its formal resolutions are meaningless. Votes used to have consequences here. The decisions of the elected assembly of the people actually had a meaning.

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy McGrath will have his chance. In fact, he has had it. The truth is that at the latest count, well over 200 Bills have passed at a rate of sometimes three a week on Second Stage before entering limbo and going no further. They could have been debated by a university debating society as opposed to the national Parliament. In point of fact, I understand that this was acceptable for a...

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: We listened to the people.

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Healy-Rae can make it a circus if he likes.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget 2019 (16 Oct 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 166. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional carry-over cost in 2020 of the tax measures introduced in budget 2019; the cost by tax measure, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42271/18]