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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: It would also be attended by all relevant officials.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: When is that due?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: We discussed the issue in the context of the previous group of questions and the Taoiseach stated that he would revert to us.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: I ask that we be briefed on any agreement which has been reached

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Inspections (13 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an inspection at a school (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46657/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Concerns have rightly been expressed in this House over how sexual offences are tried in court, the way evidence is used and the way victims are treated. There are also concerns about the consistency of sentencing for sexual offences. Our Judiciary is rightly independent, as guaranteed under the Constitution, but major reform was championed by former Chief Justice Susan Denham. That...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Bill in question is due to proceed to Committee Stage.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Taoiseach holding the council hostage to that Bill?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): National Reform Programme (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the National Reform Programme 2018. [43839/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Communications (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in establishing a single Government visual identity. [43841/18]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Public Sector Reform Implementation (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach the public sector reform measures under way in his Department; and his priorities in this regard. [46730/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (14 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 278. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for illness benefit by a person (details supplied) will be processed to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47408/18]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: I welcomed the draft withdrawal agreement published last night and I commend all who were involved over such a protracted period in looking after Ireland's interest. As others have said, it is but a draft agreement. As we follow the situation that is unfolding in London, we should try to be optimistic. However, we need to prepare for what is looking increasingly likely to be the defeat of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: It is very general.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: There is nothing in Rosslare.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: I have asked for a briefing for the Opposition.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 114. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47475/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (15 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a home care package application by a person (details supplied); if it has been sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47511/18]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: In a recent survey we can see that 97% of people in Ireland have access to a smartphone. As the Government knows, many households are awaiting the delivery of high speed broadband. Access to the Internet brings countless new opportunities and it is no exaggeration to say the Internet is shaping society in a variety of new ways. Many people, especially young people, socialise via the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister for Justice and Equality has been supportive of this measure. I have also spoken to the Attorney General directly on this matter. Second Stage was passed a year and a half ago, which is a long time, yet there is urgency about regulating a sphere of activity that did not exist ten years ago. Our law still references telephones and telecommunications but says nothing about...