Results 27,241-27,260 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Interest Rates: Interest Rates (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the implications for the economy here of the recent quarter point increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/06]

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the review promised in Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 21 June 2006 has been completed; if it has been considered by senior Garda management; if action on foot of this review is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33378/06]

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I am pleased the Minister of State has accepted the amendment, which I tabled in the House on Committee and Report Stages, when it was not accepted. It was deemed unnecessary but the superior persuasive powers of the other House, or the period of reflection on the part of the Minister, has enabled a more correct reading of the Bill, resulting in the citation of the Convention being included....

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I do not know if the Minister of State has a view on the commencement of the Bill. Once it is enacted, is there a timeframe on the horizon?

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I also support the amendments. I assumed we were talking about nail clippings, so that we would not have to extract an entire nail to obtain an identification, which is gruesome and painful to think about. I thought iris identification was well developed now. Does the Minister of State have a briefing note, the details of which he can share with the House, on how advanced iris...

International Criminal Court Bill 2003: From the Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It must have been all the science fiction movies I have been watching.

Written Answers — Importation Restrictions: Importation Restrictions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress made on halting the inappropriate importation of parrots and canaries into the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32870/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she reached a conclusion in her consideration of the observations received in conjunction with the recommendations made in the inter-Departmental or inter-agency working group report on genetically modified organisms coexistence arrangements; if so, the conclusions she has reached; if not, when she will reach such a conclusion;...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Excellent.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: On the same issue, the recent Criminal Justice Act 2006 contained provisions regarding the sale of fireworks. Have they been brought into effect yet?

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: My first question, which related to fireworks, has been answered. The amendment to the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act has already been touched on, but I did not hear the answer clearly. Is it intended to proceed with that in this session?

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: "Potentially" we could land on Mars.

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Why do we not use them if they are so wonderful?

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is all double Dutch.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Irish troops who are engaged in UN missions abroad; the number of troops on each mission; when each mission started and when it is due to end; the number of Irish troops who are engaged in non-UN work abroad; their locations; the nature of their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32173/06]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Veterans: Defence Forces Veterans (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Defence the financial assistance he will give to the United Nations Veterans' Association in their efforts to have the old schoolhouse which is part of Arbour House refurbished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32172/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has considered the submission of a forum (details supplied) in Dublin 22 in relation to Garda presence; his views on the case made for additional gardaí for south west Clondalkin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32451/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a request from a person (details supplied) in County Offaly for the establishment of a tribunal of public inquiry into the death of their son; if he will give consideration to this request in view of the many disquieting aspects of this tragedy; and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: We had better get back on our motorbikes quick.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Even investment bankers are calling it that now.