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Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The case in relation to this amendment has been very well made by learned colleagues. I will speak briefly on the procedural issues involved. In recent years, we have spent a long time changing the way we prepare legislation. We have done so because legislation is so important and impacts on everybody, particularly legislation that impacts on data and people's data which are particularly...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

Brendan Howlin: That is because the public did not see it. Nobody outside the Seanad saw it when it was introduced.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

Brendan Howlin: That is not the way laws should be made.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak briefly in advance of the upcoming European Council meeting. Clearly, the first and major item that will be discussed in the formal sessions is the awful conflict in Ukraine, and I imagine en margeeven more detailed briefings will be given to members, having regard to the illegal attack on a sovereign state by Russia and the evolving situation there,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (20 Jun 2023)

Brendan Howlin: 67. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has finalised the terms of reference for the statutory inquiry into abuse in the Defence Forces; if he has accepted the views put forward by the Women of Honour group; when he expects to present his proposals to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29729/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: That is British Tory Party thinking.

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (30 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Sinn Féin for tabling this really important motion on this really important issue that unites this House. There is no division across the House regarding the need. We need, however, to reflect on exactly what we are talking about. We have a very unusual health system in this country. It grew up through voluntary provision, often by religious orders. The State has been...

Government Commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I strongly support the Minister's ambition in regard to offshore wind. I welcome the result of the offshore wind auctions of three weeks ago, which was very positive for us. Nevertheless, there are two issues. We need the maritime area regulatory authority, MARA, to be established. It was to be established in April and it is now going to be July. Will it definitely be established on 17...

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (24 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: And the south east.

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I take it we have ten minutes.

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the fact that the Government is not opposing this comprehensive motion that deals with one of the most pressing health and child development issues facing the country. I welcome the presence of the Minister and Minister of State for the duration of the debate and the frankness and directness of the Minister of State in responding. There is not a single Deputy in this House who has...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. I think it is a well overdue debate. We, certainly, are delighted as a party that there will be an in-depth consultative process with the people of Ireland, with all views on Ireland's security policy and our place in the world. We would have preferred a citizens' assembly. It was the construct that was devised by former Deputy Eamon...

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (10 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: Níl. Tá sé aontaithe.

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Brendan Howlin: Today we commemorate the journey that has been under way since 1950 to bring together the peoples of the nations of Europe to establish a lasting peace on our Continent, which has been riven by frequent and bloody wars for centuries. The original logic was that if economies were intrinsically linked and mutually dependent, war was not only less likely but, hopefully, impossible. From the...

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The road to the Good Friday Agreement of April 1998 was long and difficult. Success was not certain. Right up to the final hours, it was unclear that an agreement could be reached. In the end, led by the chairperson of the talks, Senator George Mitchell, an historic settlement was reached. It mapped out a peaceful route to addressing the issues of divided sovereignty, policing,...

EU Regulation on Collection and Transfer of Advance Passenger Information: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: On the face of it, this is a perfectly acceptable proposal to opt into a regulation on the collection and transfer of advance passenger information. As the Minister of State set out in his presentation, that is information on a passenger's passport, such as date of birth, gender and citizenship, together with flight details. Again it is a justice regulation that comes before the House. We...

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste might just-----

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: Before the Tanaiste-----

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: Would the Tánaiste like to provide clarity?

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste is standing up talking against the rules of the House. He has already contributed to the debate.