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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Victims' Testimony in Cases of Rape and Sexual Assault: Discussion. (23 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I have a brief question for the Department of Justice officials on the Garda Síochána statistics, which were very much discredited some time ago. Since the CSO refused to stand over statistics provided for a variety of crimes, what is the reliability and accuracy of the statistics provided by An Garda Síochána and the PULSE system for each category of crime?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I always make the comment that five minutes is very short to make any meaningful contribution on European Council meetings. I have noticed the European Commission has, most unusually for that institution, been belligerent and noisy in advance of this week's Council meeting. The reason for that is obvious. A new wave of Covid infections has erupted and the roll-out of vaccines remains...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 185. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered the admission of the events industry to supports and schemes (details supplied) until six months after mass gatherings are permitted again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated towards the Oilgate to Rosslare Harbour N11/N25 roadway for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14010/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 491. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the admission of the events industry to supports and schemes (details supplied) until six months after mass gatherings are permitted again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15395/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 585. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 271 of 24 February 2021, when a reply will issue from Fáilte Ireland. [15772/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 773. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason staff at the Passport Office are not deemed essential workers; the number of passport applications currently awaiting processing; if he will seek to have a full staff rota returned to the Passport Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 744. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is policy to postpone the achievement of the UN target for 0.7% of GNP for ODA until 2030; if he will set out the increase proposed for each year of this decade; if the target can be achieved earlier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14005/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1021. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered the admission of the events industry to supports and schemes (details supplied) until six months after mass gatherings are permitted again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15395/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1059. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 588 of 16 October 2020, if a further offer has been made to the Greek authorities to accept into Ireland asylum seekers currently in Lesvos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15956/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1195. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the next round of recruitment to An Garda Síochána will take place; the number to be recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14006/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied). [15786/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1770. To ask the Minister for Health the position of home carers in the vaccine roll-out schedule; if home carers are designated as essential workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15387/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan for his most helpful context-setting for the work we have to do. I will ask three questions. The first relates to the fact that Mr. O'Sullivan has said this is more than a trade deal and is the precursor to the new generation of trade deals, including services, regulatory matters, labour standards and the environment. Will Mr. O'Sullivan provide the committee with a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: Mr. O'Sullivan has been most helpful. I will quote a line from a letter that was published in The Irish Times, which responded to his op-ed. It states: ICS can take into account the investors' profit expectations arising from its interactions with a state or a statutory body. In short, [the writer asserts] the right to regulate does not protect a state from potentially very expensive...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, I think there is a new regime that we have to request formally a copy of a ministerial speech. It would just be helpful if we actually had a copy if there is one available.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I asked about this last week. I was told they are available but not distributed unless one asks for them.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I only have five minutes. I always complain about the time given to live up to the commitments we made to have proper scrutiny of European Council meetings. The Taoiseach left the Chamber before the first contribution was made. I know he is very busy but we need to take our responsibility to deal with the European Council seriously. I will briefly deal with three issues. As I said...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (31 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 750. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the remaining sections of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Act 2019 will be commenced, in particular when section 23 will commence. [16834/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (31 Mar 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 753. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the remaining sections of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Act 2019 will be commenced; when section 23 will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17018/21]