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- Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Listen to what the hecklers are saying.
- Written Answers — National Security Service: National Security Service (9 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people employed in the secret service section; the location of the section; the type of work carried out by the section; the annual budget for the section in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9681/06]
- Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (21 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress that has been made to date in regard to the implementation of the future vision and policy agenda contained in Ensure the Future â A Strategy for Rural Development in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10811/06]
- Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (21 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is proposing to introduce a system whereby farmers are compensated for allowing hill walkers to cross their land; if he has received representations from farmers or farming organisations on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10796/06]
- Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (21 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if drift netting licence holders will be compensated in the event that drift netting is to be discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10021/06]
- Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (21 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions which have been taken to support the Kennedy-McCain initiative or other measures towards regularising the position of undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10565/06]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for residency here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/06]
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: This amendment, which I proposed on Committee Stage, was forwarded to me by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. The ICTU wants consultation through a consultative mechanism that involves all employees. I am informed that the definition of "consultation" is inconsistent with the definition in article 2 of the directive in so far as it conceives of direct consultation between employer and...
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: I am concerned that the Minister of State would so readily endorse the notion that there is only a relative role here for trade unions or worker representatives. In other words, where good practice is established and direct consultation with employees takes place, there is no role for the trade unions and the Minister of State is indifferent on that issue. However, the existence of a trade...
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: I respect the views of the Minister of State on these matters. He appreciates the issue at the heart of the two amendments in my name. They aim to ensure there is a functioning role for representative trade unions in the workplace. My concern is not that we should not provide for the exception. It is that the exception may become the norm and a lesser value could be placed on the positive and...
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: The Interpretation Act 2005 came into force on 1 January 2006. As I advised the Minister of State on Committee Stage, the legal advice I receive on these matters is normally accurate.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: This is the amendment I tabled on Committee Stage. I regarded the referencing as a mistake and I am obliged to the Minister for adding his name to the amendment at this stage.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 10: In page 5, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "2.âIt is hereby declared that a self-employed individual may be a member of a trade union for the purposes of the Trade Union Acts 1871 to 1990 and if he or she is such a member, he or she shall not be an undertaking for the purposes of the Competition Act 2002.". I also moved this amendment on Committee...
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: I gave the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, the advice that he should occasionally have a cup of coffee with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, perhaps not this week but during a calmer week, because that Minister seems to be able to bolt any amendment to whatever legislation is passing by on the day. I know he has several hundred amendments tabled...
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Such as who?
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: We deal with doctors collectively through the IMO. The Minister is doing so at present regarding the common contract for consultants and GPs. I did so when I was Minister.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: They do.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: The point I am making is that they do.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: Doctors, barristers and solicitors do enjoy that.
- Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)
Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 11: In page 5, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "2.âIn any disciplinary proceedings against an employee, the employee may be represented by his or her trade union representative regardless of whether or not the trade union concerned is one recognised by the employer.". This is an important issue on which we had some discussion on Committee Stage. I do...