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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Operations (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social policy and public service reform division of his Department. [5375/19]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Operations (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. Among other things, the division handles health policy. I have a few particular questions in that regard. The Department of Health's acute policy unit was in communication with the division and the Taoiseach's officials on the national children's hospital contract from November 2018. The relevant emails have been released to us. Was it only after an...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: What is another €300 million?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has promised to advance the Judicial Council Bill 2017 to establish a new judicial council to promote high standards of conduct and investigate accusations of wrongdoing by judges. The Council of Europe has stated the lack of such a body is a major flaw in Ireland's judicial system and many judges have also called for one to be established. We now have a Bill, but it has been...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Bring the Bill here.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Bring it here.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: On my behalf and on behalf of the parliamentary Labour Party, I join with the Ceann Comhairle and other speakers in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Donal Creed and acknowledge the remarkable contribution he made over such a long and distinguished parliamentary career. He was elected in 1965 and served until 1989. In fact, the latter part of his service...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Small businesses in towns throughout the country are preparing for the potential disaster of a sudden exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. It is time for the Government to support small businesses to reinforce the viability of towns for shopping and services. In that context, it seems incredible that the Minister for Finance is sitting on his hands while a Revenue...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Taoiseach accept that this is a policy decision to be determined not by an interpreter of the law but by the makers of it - this House and the Government? We determine the VAT rate to be applied, in accordance with EU rules. This is a change of policy that remained unaltered since 1972 and there is great uncertainty, even in this interpretation. For example, according to the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Referendum Campaigns (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to hold referendums in 2019. [4260/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tender Process (20 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 81. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the tender process for the replacement of the CASA maritime patrol aircraft; when it is expected that a preferred aircraft will be identified; the sum of money allocated for the replacement in the 2019 Estimates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [5374/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Operations (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 24. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee A on the economy last met; and when it is expected to next meet. [8224/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Northern Ireland and the parties he met. [7900/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent telephone conversation with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [5373/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May on 8 February 2019. [7902/19]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: In September 2016, I published a Bill to regulate rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. Yesterday, journalists Ellen Coyne and Katie O'Neill exposed how anti-abortion campaigners are planning to protest outside healthcare centres so the need for that legislation is underscored yet again. The Government published a Bill today to regulate health and social care professionals but it does not...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: He is still saying it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Ministerial directives do not count.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Feb 2019)

Brendan Howlin: Put aside by the ministerial directive.