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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Mr. Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: For what?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: What are the projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: We have recovered rather well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: What kind of reforms are we talking about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I am sorry, but this is different. We have registration under the Standards in Public Office Act, but we also have a law on the regulation of lobbyists, under which anyone who lobbies must register.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: We are pressured for time.

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome this debate and thank the Sinn Féin Deputies for tabling a comprehensive motion involving a number of important issues which this House should debate. In truth, it should not be up to the Opposition to use scarce Private Members' time. There should be an open-ended debate on fundamental issues like this, which the Government should facilitate by setting out a clear position...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (30 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: 229. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Pakistan as a result of the decision of the Government of Pakistan to deport 1.7 million Afghan refugees, many of whom face persecution in Afghanistan; the action he has taken to date to highlight this issue; if he has made contact with the Pakistan authorities to set out his concerns...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Dec 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The European Council meeting next week will discuss several important items. In my judgment, though, and I think probably in the view of this House, none of these is more urgent than the situation in Gaza. The ongoing carnage in Gaza is unconscionable and illegal. We have watched with horror the complete destruction of northern Gaza. What was to be a response to a cruel and vicious attack...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Dec 2023)

Brendan Howlin: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a bus driver licence will issue to a person (details supplied) who has passed all relevant tests and is urgently required by their employer to begin work as a bus driver; the length of time, on average, it takes to issue a bus licence following the successful completion of all test; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Belgium to Ireland (17 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the ambassador and thank her for outlining a very comprehensive, far-reaching and ambitious six-month programme. I want to focus on three areas. I wish Belgium well in its six-month Presidency. We always have great expectations of a Belgian Presidency because they seem to understand Europe in a way that few others do. The first issue Ms Van Vlierberge highlighted in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Belgium to Ireland (17 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: That is for electricity.

Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I am very proud to second Deputy Bacik's proposal for this really important legislation. It is important for this House and for each of us to fully understand the impact of the pain and trauma caused by pregnancy loss. Many of us, and I include myself in that, have not fully empathised with those women, men and families who have endured such loss. It is only when you have experienced it...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 435. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new minimum salary requirements for general employment permits announced by his Department will also apply to existing permit holders when they apply to renew their permits to work in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1213/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Qualifications Recognition (17 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 1679. To ask the Minister for Health the length of time it normally takes between the registration of an application with CORU for professional recognition as an occupational therapist and the verification of such an application by CORU; the number of such applications currently awaiting verification at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 1681. To ask the Minister for Health when a registration with CORU for a qualified occupational therapist (details supplied) will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1345/24]

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Hear, hear.

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: One international issue dominates the thoughts and concerns of most Irish people and of all right-thinking people across the European Union. The ongoing carnage in Gaza is unconscionable and horrifying. It is now clear to the entire world that the Israeli Government feels it can act with complete impunity and exactly as it wishes. A country that Ireland regards as a member of the community...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I will ask the Minister of State three questions. Briefly, the voices that have been very clear on every side of the House, including from the Government backbenches, calling for Ireland to join with South Africa in its case against Israel in the International Court of Justice. Can the Minister of State in very clear terms spell out what the...