Results 28,981-29,000 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: Needs must sometimes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: It was played down.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: Cameron delivered on one and it did not work out well for him. He is back, I suppose.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: Thus ended the first lesson.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future Treaty Change in the European Union: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: God, no.
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: The Labour Party welcomed the establishment of a formal public debate on Ireland's security stance when it was announced by Government. At that time, I called in the House for a proper forum on the model of the citizens' assembly, which has proven so successful in so many areas at teasing out the detail and complexity of difficult issues. The Government chose not to go down that path and...
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: We want to make sure it is put to bed by enshrining it in a constitutional amendment.
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: If we put it in very clear terms, there cannot be any talk about it. There is no point in paying lip service and saying that neutrality is beyond doubt if we do not really mean it but I think it is beyond doubt. I sincerely hope so. As I have said, the issue should be put beyond doubt so that we can then discuss our domestic defence requirements in a rational way without the issue of...
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: That is the additionality the Government is talking about. It is 1%. In truth, we are not serious. In this country, we are really good at developing and devising policies. I hear the Tánaiste is going to have another document produced in the next couple of months. We will have had a forum, White Papers, discussion documents and reports. If we are ever invaded, we will have enough...
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: We should give a few more minutes to the Opposition.
- Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: I tried that. It did not work out well.
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: 327. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a social welfare appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50519/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: 328. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a social welfare appeal for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50520/23]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: I welcome Mr. Murphy and his team back to the committee. Mr. Murphy presented a very large array of material. I have a long list of questions I could ask, but in deference to the committee, I will be as focused as possible. The overall budget expenditure being presented is €196 billion in 2022, which is 2.5% of GNI of member states. When looking at a company, most auditors...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: There is that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: Not at all.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: If that happens in a state, it has to adjust its tax base to meet its outgoings.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)
Brendan Howlin: It wanted to spend without raising taxes. We know all about it.