Results 22,521-22,540 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am not sure that was a question. I will allow both Deputies to make their points.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Allow the Minister to reply.

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I have given the Deputy some latitude——

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: We have had a question on this matter and I do not want——

State Airports. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: While I am anxious to give some latitude, I must now call on the Minister. This is well beyond the scope of Question No. 8, with which we are dealing.

Light Rail Project. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy cannot pre-empt the budget or the budget debate.

Adjournment Debate Matters (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joe Costello — the need for the Minister for Health and Children to outline the steps she is taking to ban the use of "happy pills" and to ensure that the existing supply are disposed of; (2) Deputy James Bannon — the...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I regret having to interrupt the Deputy——

Messages from Select Committees (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Industrial Development Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 and has made amendments thereto.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: That is not strictly a point of order.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I do not want, and certainly I cannot facilitate, a debate on the matter now. As I stated this morning, if the Deputy feels strongly about this issue it is open to him to table a motion for the House to consider in proper debate.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy has made that point and the Chair can do no more. If the Deputy wishes to take the avenue I suggested——

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Certainly it is not up to me to review decisions made yesterday. I am anxious to move on with business.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: No more than——

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: If it is helpful.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: We cannot debate it now.

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am afraid I must bring this——

Job Protection. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: ——particular debate to a conclusion and move on to Priority Question No. 2.

Road Traffic Offences. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: It is not appropriate to display materials in the House.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am reluctant to interrupt the Minister. If this is his final conclusion, it is open-ended as to time. However, if it is not, he is confined to two minutes. Does any other Deputy wish to come in on this?