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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank both of our witnesses for their written contribution. I feel a little bit nostalgic, because this will be my last committee meeting of any kind after 42 years in the Oireachtas. I am going to be conceited enough to believe that I have some understanding of the workings of democracy, not only as a representative for 42 years, but being dependent, on very regular intervals, on testing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: They were not very successful in either the European or local elections in Ireland but yet, people had those fears. In terms of election results, Dr. Cohen has cited two but of the elections across the country the far right was a tiny fraction of elected members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I want to make a couple of points and we can be very discursive. I want to comment on the strong point that Deputy Harkin made on representative democracy, participative democracy and consultation. My experience is that people argue and, as the point has been made by the Cathaoirleach, when they seek consultation they mean "accept my view". It is not consultation; it is "Accept my view. I...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 638. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth why 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 schools; why...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the reopening of the Wexford to Waterford rail line; the current status of necessary repairs to the Barrow Bridge; if it is his Department’s policy to re-open this rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43349/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Citizens' Attitude to Democracy and the Rule of Law: TASC (23 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I used to have a colleague who gave his memoir title Finally and In Conclusion because he said that a lot.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (24 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 283. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to his stated policy of ensuring that as far as possible beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs) are offered accommodation close to their current residences where contracts for those premises are not renewed, if he will ensure that those BOTPs who are currently accommodated in a hotel (details...

Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (6 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The growth of criminal gangs operating out of this jurisdiction is a phenomenon that has developed incredible legs in recent decades. The reach of these criminal gangs goes well beyond our borders and the scale now rivals some of the biggest international cartels we have read about in other jurisdictions down through the decades, such as the Mafia or criminal cartels operating out of Mexico...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: This is my last contribution to Dáil Éireann, having served in nine Dáileanna. It is a contribution I am glad to make because it will fittingly bookend many contributions I have made. If I can, I want to thank the people of Wexford for giving me the privilege of serving here for 38 years. I thank all of the staff I have worked with, including my own personal staff over these...

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you.

Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (5 Nov 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps the Government has taken to ensure that EU dialogue with the Gulf states and the Gulf Co-operation Council included respect for and accountability to international human rights law; the reason these matters were not reflected in the joint statement of the EU-GCC dialogue, and in particular, if the supply of weapons to warring...