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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the average waiting time for the issuing of new passports; for the renewal of passports; the issuing of passports to newborn children; the number of staff currently working in the passport office; if he believes that there will be an increase in wait times as we approach the summer season; and if he will make a statement on the...

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I, too, welcome warmly to the House representatives of Justice for the Forgotten. On 17 May 1974, 50 years ago, co-ordinated bombings were carried out by loyalist paramilitaries. Three bombs in Dublin and a fourth in Monaghan shattered the lives of countless families. Thirty-four were killed and almost 300 injured. It happened during the Ulster Workers' Council strike called to oppose the...

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: As we strive and succeed in reducing deaths by diseases such as heart failure and cancer, we deploy ever more technology and research into new medicines and procedures with the objective of prolonging life. We are going in the other direction when it comes to deaths and injuries on our roads. Road traffic accidents happen in an instant. Vibrant and healthy individuals with full lives to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I just want to indicate that I will have to leave the meeting to speak in the Dáil on a Labour Party Private Members' motion. I ask the Cathaoirleach and our guests to forgive me for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: As soon as I can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank both gentleman for the stimulating and interesting papers that will help our general discussions. I wish to ask four questions, if I may. As for the witnesses' last response, I do not think Ireland is a player in terms of determining what the outcome is. As we are commentators to it, my first question is for both witnesses, particularly Professor Tonra, who has really underscored...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The eastern members of the Union.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will set out his proposals to alter the current triple lock mechanism governing the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas; when he proposes to introduce amending legislation on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21844/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Tánaiste set out the specifics of the mechanism he is proposing to deploy Irish Defence Forces overseas when he removes the triple lock? When does he propose to introduce legislation to bring that about?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I am still no wiser about the specifics of the proposal being drafted. Obviously, the Tánaiste has given instructions to his Department and the Office of the Attorney General on what exactly will replace the triple lock. Is it to be a double lock in simply removing the requirement a UN mandate? Is it to be an altered mechanism with some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It is a double lock.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I will not be adding to any vitriol but I do want clarity. We have a very proud record of deployment of UN peacekeepers, always under the umbrella of acting in the interest of the world community. A move away from the endorsement of the United Nations to simply domestic endorsement, or endorsement as part of a geopolitical group, would have two consequences. One, it would put our troops in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It is unusual enough to have Labour Party Private Members' Business taking place.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel who have joined each branch of the Defence Forces in each of the past two years and in the first quarter of 2024; the number who have retired or left each service branch over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Projects (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 19. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will set out the role and function of the new civil-military branch established within his Department; the structure and management of this branch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21845/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Irish Defence Forces personnel currently deployed on overseas missions; the location of each deployment; the further plans he has, if any, for future deployment overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (16 May 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 198. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will personally intervene to assist in an appeal to her Department for a domiciliary care allowance and carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) to avoid severe hardship and allow the child to be discharged from hospital and return home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22184/24]