Results 21-40 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (10 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the recent survey published by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority showing a huge variation in the cost of motor insurance and that premiums can vary as much as 500% depending on the location at which a person lives and the insurance company in question; the...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (10 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies notified to her Department during 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003; the steps being taken to deal with the sharp increase in redundancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3774/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the new housing developments that have considerably increased the population of Gorey, County Wexford; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this is likely to continue as many more housing developments are under way in the area; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact...

Offshore Accounts. (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the nature of the proposed investigation to be carried out by the Revenue Commissioners due to begin on 29 March 2004 into the operation of Irish banks with operations in well known tax havens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4752/04]

Leaders' Questions. (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach promised it would.

Leaders' Questions. (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: So are we.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: We want assurances.

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Nineteen beds in Wexford.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of cases detected by the Revenue Commissioners in regard to the Financial Resolution of Dáil Éireann on budget day 2003 to close off a VAT loophole being exploited by certain developers and builders; the total loss to the Exchequer in terms of tax foregone; when the matter first came to the attention of the Revenue Commissioners; and...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application from a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for permission to live and work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4596/04]

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: They are looking for a candidate for the European election in Dublin.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: They are on Grafton Street looking for a candidate.

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: The Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999 was replaced on the Dáil Order Paper having passed Second Stage, although the Taoiseach had previously indicated he would proceed with the Bill. What is the Government's intention for this legislation? A question was asked about legislation dealing with Aer Rianta. What is the status of the Great Southern Hotels in this context? Will they be subject to...

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Are the hotels to be sold off? What will happen to them?

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Which of the new companies will hold them?

Written Answers — Educational Administration: Educational Administration (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reasons behind his Department's call for more modern, corporate management as opposed to the present system of governing bodies for third-level colleges, as presented in his Department's submission to the OECD review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9780/04]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his reaction to a recent INTO report, teaching religion in primary schools; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the INTO have recommended that a core common religious education programme should be taught in all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 Mar 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the poor standard of accommodation and resources currently available at the Garda station in Wexford town, his Department intends making resources available for the construction of a new Garda station in Wexford town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: No.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, may I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle a direct question in the interests of procedural clarity? Is it not the case that what was decided the week before last is that a motion would be taken today to allow Second Stage to proceed? That was agreed by the House. What now needs to be——