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Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: This House and this country is deeply indebted to those brave victims of gender-based crime who have waived their right to anonymity to tell their own deeply personal stories. I mean women like Natasha O'Brien, who is here present and who I had the privilege of meeting this morning, and Bláthnaid Raleigh, who, again, bravely told her story on national radio. They have given a voice to...

Defence Forces: Motions (3 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I am glad of the opportunity to speak on two very important issues. I agree, and I think the Tánaiste will agree, that this is a totally inadequate way of dealing with them. I have five minutes to deal with these matters. The Tánaiste did not have the time to present. It gives the wrong impression for those who want to create the wrong impression outside this House. I hope that...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There is no gap between Committee Stage and Report Stage.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There is no time to table Report Stage amendments.

Inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I commend Sinn Féin on bringing this really important issue before us for debate again. Like others, I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of the O'Farrell family, whose thirst for justice is boundless and whose determination makes it incumbent on all of us to respond in kind. The justice system of any nation is the bedrock on which citizens rely for their basic liberty and...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I believe I have eight minutes although five minutes have appeared on the clock. It is going down by the second. Five minutes is not enough time to discuss a long agenda so I will touch on a few key issues. One of the most significant decisions of the Council was the appointment of the leaders of the European institutions for the next term. I share the views expressed on Ursula von der...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I will put the same questions to the Minister of State. On the appointments, three people were decided on. Was the issue put directly to Ursula von der Leyen at the Council of how abhorrent we found her statements and her presence in Israel in the immediate aftermath? Was that put to her? Was any justification given for the Government to give its support to her nomination as President of...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Including existing member states like France.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister of State might go through the exact import of each Seanad amendment.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: From the Seanad (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: A great way to do business.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I have no objection to taking Committee Stage now, but I would like to make a point of order. This is a catch-all Bill that deals with everything from revoking people's citizenship to amending the Broadcasting Act and a range of other issues. Fundamental issues are being included now that were not debated on Second Stage. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle might advise me whether Committee Stage is...

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: As we are taking Report Stage immediately after Committee Stage, I will not have the right to table an amendment on Report Stage. This is why I will have to do it by way of an amendment to the Minister's amendment on Committee Stage.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It is, on Committee Stage. There will be no gap before Report Stage so there will be no time to table any Report Stage amendment.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: This is why I want to make this case. Will I make it when we reach the Minister's amendment?

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I want to put a case to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle which the officials might reflect upon between now and when we reach the amendment. It might be more appropriate for me to make the case now, if that is acceptable. I am in the hands of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Yes. I want to make a case under the salient rulings of the Chair for that to be reconsidered.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: All right.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Order for Committee Stage (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: No, but in the middle of the debate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle or the officials will not be able to reflect on it. I was going to make the case now but I will do as the Leas-Cheann Comhairle asks.

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Do we have a grouping list?

Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2024)

Brendan Howlin: They are not online. I did not see them. Will the Leas-Cheann Comhairle read the grouping again?