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Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Brendan Howlin: What about the campus in Wexford?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Priorities (13 Oct 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 217. To ask the Minister for Health the supports his Department provides for research into motor neuron disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50009/21]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: As the Taoiseach indicated in his commentary, there was a multifaceted agenda before the European Council on 21 and 22 October, including the ongoing and worrying issue of Covid across Europe, digital transformation, energy prices, migration and external relations. In the five minutes allotted to me, I have very limited time to address these extensive issues, so I will only deal with a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (2 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 754. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the premises currently in use by the Legal Aid Board for the provision of legal services under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations; if each premises has been acquired by leasehold agreement by the Board; if in each case the consent of the Minister was given to the Board to acquire a leasehold...

Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: Once again, I begin a contribution on a justice matter by having to refer to the time lag between an EU or international legal instrument being adopted and mandated on Ireland and our accepting it, and legislation being presented to this House to transpose it into domestic law. The two European Council directives we are dealing with in this legislation date back to 2002 and the UN protocol...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: On behalf of the committee, I welcome, from the European Commission, Ms Lorena Boix Alonso, and from the European Parliament, Mr. Ciarán Cuffe MEP. Before we begin, I will read a note on privilege and housekeeping matters. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Ms Boix Alonso for her contribution. I invite Mr. Ciarán Cuffe to make his contribution before I open the meeting to members of the committee to put questions to both our guests. Ciarán, welcome back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: We will try to get everybody in first and then we will come back for a second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Ms Boix Alonso for that strong reassurance. As no member is indicating, I will ask a question. It concerns parliamentarians, democrats and civil society across Europe and the integrity of our democratic system. We have seen interference and hacking in various elections internationally. There are a lot of data and we have seen inquiries into the matter in the United States. There...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I thank both witnesses for their interesting and wide-ranging contributions and answers to a broad spectrum of questions. This is the first engagement on this important topic for the committee. The witnesses have indicated avenues of further scrutiny in which we will be involved. It is our intention to produce a report at the end of our discussions and deliberations. I thank the witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Cybersecurity Strategy: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: As I indicated, the visit, in person, by Members of the House of Lords next week has been deferred but we will have an online virtual meeting with the House of Lords committee. That will take place next Wednesday at our normal time of 9.30 a.m.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: It does not work.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: Excuses.

Establishment of Special Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (9 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)(b), a Special Committee on Gender Equality is hereby established, with Orders of Reference as contained in the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled ‘Special Committee on Gender Equality: Orders of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (9 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 354. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to disturbing reports coming from Afghanistan regarding the treatment of members of the LGBT+ community by the Taliban; if this matter has been discussed at European Council meetings; if contact has been made with the Taliban authorities on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54003/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 549. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a lack of specialist palliative care for paediatric patients in the HSE south east region; his plans to put in place new paediatric palliative consultant post in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53994/21]

Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (10 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I was going to just rise to support the amendment. Others are talking about various issues, but the net issue atá soiléir dúinn ná go bhfuil dualgas orainne san Oireachtas áiseanna a chur ar bun chun go mbeadh sé ar chumas saoránach ar fud na tíre an teanga Gaelainne a úsáid más mian. We talk a lot about the use of the Irish language,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (10 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 55. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the motion seeking ratification of CETA will be made in Dáil Éireann given his comments at the Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55065/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport application of a person (details supplied) will be processed by his Department; if he will reply to correspondence from this Deputy to him on 18 October 2021 on this matter; if he will ensure arrangements are made in his Department to receive a photograph of this applicant for passport purposes; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (11 Nov 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 299. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has reviewed the upper age limit for the recruitment of Defence Forces personnel at a time when recruiting suitable personnel is proving problematic; his views on whether the current age limits having regard to international comparisons are appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55250/21]