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Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Last night, the Minister of State with responsibility for children briefed the Opposition spokespersons on justice in respect of Government thinking on a referendum to protect children and to give them greater rights in the Constitution. Although a briefing document has been circulated, obviously the spokespersons must see the specific wording. What timeframe is envisaged by the Government...

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I am aware of that. I introduced the legislation myself.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What are the Government's thoughts on the timeframe?

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: If I may——

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to ask a question.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: The Ceann Comhairle should listen for a second. There is no point in having an Order of Business if questions are simply ignored. I put it to the Ceann Comhairle that he has a responsibility to at least ensure that questions are answered.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What is the preferred timeframe for the Government to take this matter? Does it intend to hold the referendum on child protection in advance of the general election? That is a simple question.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: That would be very useful information.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: There are too many women in prison.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: One never knows.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Ex-Ministers who might be at a loose end.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Did he say the Minister was a fascist?

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: As soon as practicable.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Could someone else not have picked it up before him?

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: And watch out.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Bill is a welcome departure for the Minister in that he has produced a consolidated Bill instead of taking a Bill that has been hanging around for years, putting it through Second Stage and grafting on chunks on Committee Stage, which has been the normal process followed by the current Minister and his predecessor. It seems to be a...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I am amazed to hear that considering the war of words that has surrounded his professional, competent role as Inspector of Prisons and the current Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. His long-sought requirement to have the office placed on a statutory basis will finally be fulfilled in this legislation. The Bill sets out a new regime for the planning provisions for new prisons,...

Overseas Missions. (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to implement the findings of the Behan report into the Niemba Ambush in the Congo in 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2803/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda station in Portarlington opens only during office hours and residents are often connected to Portlaoise when they ring Portarlington station; if Garda deployment will be reviewed in view of the fact that the population of both Portarlington and the...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the immigration status of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if a renewal of registration with a stamp four on expiry of their current certificate of registration will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3409/07]