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Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to raise two issues. In the interests of clarity, given that many organisations are anxious to know the Government's intentions with regard to the proposed referendum on children, has a wording been agreed and, if so, when will it be circulated to Members of the Opposition so we can analyse it? Is it the Government's intention to hold the referendum before Easter? The second issue...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: When are we likely to have agreed wording?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: When are we likely to have the wording and is it the Government's intention to bring a referendum Bill before the Dáil before Easter? It is a legitimate question.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What is the answer?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: What is it?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: He did not make anything clear.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Tánaiste not know? Is he that much out of the loop?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Three years.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the clawback provisions in respect of stamp duty; the number of occasions the clawback has been exercised; the number of properties in relation to same; the amount of stamp duty involved; the reason for the clawback being applied; if the Financial Regulator has issued guidelines to financial institutions regarding...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact of individualisation on a married couple with one earner, a married couple with 2 earners and a separated couple where both are earning; the difference in allowance and credits for each of the years since the introduction of individualisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3900/07]

Written Answers — : (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 212: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in relation to the notice published by his Department in the national newspapers on 31 January 2007 (details supplied) the relevant terms applicable to the scheme have been at any stage within his Department amalgamated into one comprehensive document; if he has available to himself or has published such...

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: It is in the laundry room.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the immigration status of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if a renewal of registration with a stamp four on expiry of their current certificate of registration will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3409/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the process regarding the decision making process on Ireland's Overseas Development Aid which led to the identification of the programmes funded in Africa; the policy framework within which the programmes are approved; the manner and level of involvement of the donor parliament; the level of consultation and engagement with donor...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda station in Portarlington opens only during office hours and residents are often connected to Portlaoise when they ring Portarlington station; if Garda deployment will be reviewed in view of the fact that the population of both Portarlington and the...

Overseas Missions. (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to implement the findings of the Behan report into the Niemba Ambush in the Congo in 1960; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2803/07]

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The Bill is a welcome departure for the Minister in that he has produced a consolidated Bill instead of taking a Bill that has been hanging around for years, putting it through Second Stage and grafting on chunks on Committee Stage, which has been the normal process followed by the current Minister and his predecessor. It seems to be a...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: I am amazed to hear that considering the war of words that has surrounded his professional, competent role as Inspector of Prisons and the current Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. His long-sought requirement to have the office placed on a statutory basis will finally be fulfilled in this legislation. The Bill sets out a new regime for the planning provisions for new prisons,...

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: That would be very useful information.

Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 Feb 2007)

Brendan Howlin: There are too many women in prison.