Results 24,161-24,180 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin
- Anti-Social Behaviour. (2 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: That concludes priority questions.
- Garda Deployment. (2 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: I call Deputy Rabbitte.
- Garda Reserve. (2 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: I will have to interrupt the Minister. That concludes the time allocated for questions.
- Adjournment Debate Matters (2 Oct 2008)
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 James Bannon â the provision of a new school building for Loughegar national school, County Westmeath; (2) Deputy Lucinda Creighton â the delay in the implementation of the tenant purchase schemes; (3) Deputy Mary Upton...
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Going by their track record they are not.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: The Minister without interruption.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: The Minister without interruption.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Will the Minister of State allow Deputy McManus to make her contribution without interruption?
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: I ask the Minister and the Minister of State, neither of whom was interrupted during their contributions, to allow Deputy McManus to makeââ
- Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Allow the Chairman to be the arbiter of what is in order and allow Deputy McManus to make her contribution without interruption.
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances relating to a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford which has been refused on the grounds that it is contrary to general policy that comprise compelling grounds as to the reason an exception to this policy should be made; if this visa application will be...
- Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Question 159: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in relation to the proposed special area of conservation for Wexford Harbour, regard was given to the submissions received and the public meetings which were held in Wexford regarding the proposed boundaries of the SAC; if a decision has been made in relation to the boundaries; and if he will make a...
- Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: I will shock the Ceann Comhairle and the House by confining my remarks to amendment No. 1. This is a very important issue and the Bill is one of the most important this House has dealt with in a very long time. It is probably one of the most important instruments with which any of us will be involved and that is why the scarcity of detail is so alarming. It is a framework for action. While...
- Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Capitol Hill takes its legislative function seriously. Would it not be wonderful if Paulson's blank cheque were rubber stamped and all were hunky dory? Parliament does not work like that because it is the people's assembly and its job is to ensure we make laws, as we are constitutionally charged with doing. I am worried about two principles that underpin this entire scheme. First, the...
- Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: Last night the Minister said there was a real cost.
- Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)
Brendan Howlin: It is most people's opinion that this new liability will make it more expensive for the State, qua State, to borrow. The Minister has acknowledged that fact. Will that quantifiable sum be part of the budget arithmetic so we will know how much is to be borrowed, the cost thereof, the additional cost subsequent to this legislation and the manner in which it is to be levied on those who are...