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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: We do not have three bids.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: That was done by commercial companies.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: State Visits (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 67. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role of his Department in preparing for visits to Ireland by heads of state; and the role it will have in planning for a visit by the President of the United States of America. [15464/19]

A Better World: Ireland's Policy for International Development: Statements (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I pay tribute to the life and work of Sally O'Neill Sanchez whose sudden passing was a terrible shock. I met her on several occasions. She was a tremendous advocate for the work of Trócaire and could speak passionately about the way financial assistance transformed the lives of people and entire communities in the poorest parts of the world. That human story is what we cannot lose...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Since the publication of the Morris tribunal report a number of years ago, significant and far-reaching proposals for reform of An Garda Síochána have been made. Multiple reports and recommendations have been produced during the years. The Policing Authority report published yesterday assesses the progress of the modernisation programme which is now five years old. It is the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: It is replacing one plan with another, but nothing has been implemented.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of providing release time for administrative and management purposes of one day per week for each teaching principal of a primary school; his plans to bring this about in view of the increased workload and demands on principal teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17022/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the main categories of teacher absence in primary schools for which substitute cover is not provided for; the cost of providing for substitute cover in each such category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17023/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: European Labour Authority (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 198. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to seek the location of the new European labour authority here; the resources that will be committed to the campaign to achieve same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17026/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector Strategy (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 214. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the additional resources provided to each local authority to enable the implementation of new regulations on short-term lets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17024/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector Strategy (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 215. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the date on which the regulations on short-term lets will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17025/19]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The European Council is meeting tomorrow for one reason, which is to decide whether to grant a further extension of membership to the UK and, if so, for how long. As we know, the UK was meant to leave the European Union on 29 March but its Parliament was unable either to support the withdrawal agreement or to support any alternative to it. Prime Minister May sought an extension to this...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Has the Tánaiste seen the poster?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The Tanáiste said "For God's sake" in response to that remark and I asked him had he not seen the poster.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Northern Ireland on 1 March 2019. [11462/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Since the Taoiseach visited Northern Ireland, another layer of uncertainty has emerged in respect of Northern Ireland citizens. Under the Good Friday Agreement, citizens born in Northern Ireland are guaranteed the right to identify as Irish, British or both. However, in the case of Emma DeSouza, a Derry-born Irish citizen, which was highlighted last week, it appears that the goalposts have...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the German Chancellor, Mrs. Angela Merkel in Dublin on 4 April 2019. [15751/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: In very recent times the Taoiseach has had the opportunity to speak honestly with Chancellor Merkel, Monsieur Barnier, Prime Minister Rutte, Prime Minister Bettel of Luxembourg and Prime Minister Muscat of Malta as well as holding direct talks with the British Prime Minister again. Several times we have got to the point of this being the defining week but one week will be the defining week...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: What views did President Macron express in the Taoiseach's discussions with him on the request for an extension of the time limit before the triggering of Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty? It is reported today that President Macron would support an extension not later than 31 December of this year. I am confused about why an arbitrary date would be picked. I am interested in the Taoiseach's...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Apr 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Mr. Donald Tusk on 19 March 2019. [13955/19]