Results 27,921-27,940 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Garda Reserve. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is a simple "yes" or "no" answer. In my first meeting with the AGSI spokesmen, they said the Minister gave such a commitment. Did the Minister contact them subsequently to resile from that when circumstances altered and the embargo was changed? It would have been good practice to do so. I share the view of the previous Labour Party spokesman on justice, Deputy Costello, that there is a...

Garda Reserve. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: What about the figure of 900 by September?

Garda Reserve. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Does it remain the target?

Garda Reserve. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The figure of 900 was in the context of 4,000. If the Minister is moving from that, it would represent an olive branch to move the September deadline as well.

Garda Reserve. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: What about training and powers?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Minister, Deputy O'Donoghue, also being deported?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is unfortunate that the relevant figures have not been circulated in the Chamber because they would be helpful to us in formulating our questions. As regards children at risk, out of more than 4,000 young people who sought asylum in this State since 1999, at least 2,000 have been reunited with people claiming to be family members. An unpublished report by the HSE referred to on 27 March by...

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: They are children under legislation.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: They are very vulnerable at the age of 16.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: What about a 12 year old?

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It was not overwhelmed. The Minister cannot use that term.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is alarmist rubbish.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Ireland was not overwhelmed.

Asylum Applications. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: "Overwhelmed" is not minimising language.

Garda Divisional Boundaries. (27 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: People can receive their summons on time.

Written Answers — Health Service Management: Health Service Management (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on reports that a memo from the Secretary General of the Department of Health and Children discouraged the Health Service Executive chief executive officer, Professor Drumm, from engaging in written communication; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this is further evidence of a growing lack of...

Written Answers — Health Service Systems: Health Service Systems (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the PPARS computerised payroll and personnel system following the calls from senior managers in the Health Service Executive to recommence it on a phased basis; the costings and timeframe of each proposed element of the roll-out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15458/06]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Schemes: Fishing Industry Schemes (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the request for a compensation scheme for fishermen who were employed on decommissioned vessels from the Kilmore Quay fleet; the efforts made towards establishing such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15734/06]

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Our system of government is based on the concept of representative democracy. The electoral register is the foundation stone of a representative democratic system. It is the fundamental linchpin and without it, our system is not democratic or representative. The accuracy of the electoral register is of vital importance if we are to continue to pretend that we are representative of all the...

Written Answers — Punchestown Festival: Punchestown Festival (25 Apr 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts that are being made to promote the Punchestown festival as an Irish Cheltenham; the amount of money that the festival generates for the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15151/06]