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Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There is a certain feeling of déjà vu about this particular resolution. The Minister of State has given the single recurring speech. The grounding Act followed on from Covid restrictions and was introduced in 2021. Since then, the Minister has come to the House six times to seek an extension. When this happened the last time, which was in May, a firm commitment was given that it...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There was also the mayor.

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: We do not know who the Minister will be in another month.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome this important Bill. These amendments are from the Seanad. We had a debate on the Bill in this House previously. Colleagues have stated that the Bill is not perfect, but it is urgently needed because it deals with one of the most pressing social issues. I wish to raise one matter with the Minister of State on which he might provide clarity. I refer to the law relating to...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I think the Ceann Comhairle for giving more than a little latitude here because it is a very complicated Bill and we are dealing with a very broad spectrum of amendments from the Seanad, many of which relate to issues that were touched upon here and are probably not strictly proper to be dealt with. The first issue I intended to raise was on casinos and private members' clubs and the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: An enormous amount of work has gone into this legislation. I, too, commend those Senators in the Seanad, my colleague, Senator Mark Wall, in particular and the other Senators mentioned, for a very concerted effort to get this done. Senator Wall made it clear to me today that he wanted this enacted before this Dáil ended. I also commend the Minister of State and his officials on...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Minister of State explain the narrowing of the scope?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: What is excluded that was included?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: One can buy the pig in a poke I suppose.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I have just one question. What will the impact of these amendments be on the presence of ATMs in gambling premises? It seems invidious to have a machine to give out cash in a gambling premises.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The original position involving a ban was understandable. Why do we not specifically ban them in gambling premises and allow them in gambling arenas such as racecourses and so on? Is it possible to do that rather than leaving it to the authority to do it?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Bodies (17 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 24. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has had any discussions with the president of the European Commission regarding the establishment of a commissioner for defence and security; his understanding of the role and function of this new position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 220. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason Ukrainian nationals in receipt of accommodation under the temporary protection arrangements afforded to such nationals in a hotel (details supplied) have been told that they are required to move despite having established deep links in the local community, including children attending the local...

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Under the Constitution, the national Parliament consists of the President, the directly elected Dáil and an indirectly elected nominated Seanad. The Dáil is the paramount body on proposals for legislation, public expenditure and taxation. The Seanad has specific delaying and deliberative functions. In terms of their respective roles, the Dáil is stated, in Article 15.1 of...

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: So you are not proceeding.

Public Health Service Staffing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank all Deputies for participating for what will be the Labour Party's last Private Members' business of this Dáil. It is important, therefore, we selected the issue of health. It is one of the two overarching social and economic priorities for this country, the other being housing. Health is a critical issue and we sought to be constructive in the motion we tabled to allow the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: A serious issue.

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister. We support the position she has just outlined. We also regret that the Bill has been substantially changed since it was passed by this House. We understand the reasons for it. The amendment I propose is to deal with this sudden change in the Seanad. The position was that when the Bill was debated on Second Stage in the Seanad, having passed this House, it was...

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Then do it.

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I agree with virtually every word the Minister just uttered, yet the suite of amendments we are discussing is to eviscerate the very protections this House passed. It is just taking them out because of pressure, and that is a simple fact. The Minister's powerful words are right. This is to protect vulnerable minorities that are fully part of our society, and to prevent people from...