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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: When will we hear of it?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has prioritised the Defence (Amendment) Bill for this session. However, as the Tánaiste knows, there are deeper issues within the Defence Forces, including pay allowances and conditions, which require urgent focus. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has agreed in principle to accept the Permanent Defence Forces Representative Organisation, PDFORRA, which is the...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Throughout the tortuous Brexit process, I have been heartened by the solidarity and support shown to Ireland by other members of the European Union. At the beginning, Brexit was potentially a challenge to the stability of the European Union itself. The economic strain of Brexit could have led to a breakdown of co-operation between some member states. It has become clear, however, that...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: No, it has not. Writing to businesses-----

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the interaction with the Tánaiste. I have talked to trade union officials who have sat down with managers in these companies across the country, manufacturers who have told them that this will be the consequence but nobody has told them how that consequence is to be adverted. Asking people to register, inviting people to seminars and telling people there is information online...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met the leader of the DUP, Mrs. Arlene Foster, or the vice president of Sinn Féin, Ms Michelle O'Neill, recently. [29749/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): British-Irish Council (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the British-Irish Council in Manchester. [29286/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the special meeting of the European Council from 30 June to 2 July 2019. [29287/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the agreed candidates to hold the key EU posts following the European Council meeting held from 30 June to 2 July 2019; and if he has met or spoken to them since then. [29753/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste has clearly set out his and the Government's position on this matter, and it is one which would be shared across this House. Has the Tánaiste had discussions with any of his EU colleagues on the matter? In the event of Prime Minister Netanyahu winning the election and carrying out this threat, does he expect a co-ordinated response from the European Union?

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I asked if there would be a co-ordinated response from the European Union.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has written to or engaged with the Israeli Government to strongly condemn the recent statement by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would permanently annex parts of the West Bank territory of Palestine if he is re-elected as Prime Minister in the Israeli legislative election on 17 September 2019; and if he will make...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: My question is to ask the Tánaiste if his Government has contacted the Israeli Government to strongly condemn the recent statement by incumbent Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, that he would permanently annex parts of the West Bank territory of Palestine, including much of the Jordan Valley if he is re-elected as Prime Minister of Israel in today's parliamentary election.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. The people of Israel are voting in a general election today following the collapse of the coalition supporting the Prime Minister, Mr. Netanyahu. Recent years have seen a worsening of the situation in Israel and in Palestine. Arabs make up 20% of Israel's population but, with the support of right-wing and religious parties, Prime Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policy Reviews (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: It is on Committee Stage.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The Government should bring in legislation to deal with the issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The statutory authority says otherwise.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policy Reviews (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the social media policy of his Department. [29751/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policy Reviews (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Social media policy is obviously an important part of everyday life now. There is a consensus in this House and across the country that the business of policing harmful content on social media cannot be left up to the platform providers and that the days of self-regulation by social media are well past. The consensus in this House is that we urgently need an online safety commissioner to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (17 Sep 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Cybersecurity is a major issue for every citizen as well as for the State itself. The Taoiseach indicated to the House previously that the report of the Data Protection Commission on the public services card would be published today despite calls by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection during the summer for it to be suppressed. I am glad that this decision has been...