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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Urban Renewal Schemes (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his Department's work regarding the north inner city task force. [29292/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Urban Renewal Schemes (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to ask some precise questions. I thank the Taoiseach for his comprehensive answer. He says that the implementation board, chaired by Mr. Stone, meets monthly and reports to the senior officials group chaired by his own Secretary General. In regard to capital projects, what are the Taoiseach's priorities now? Very welcome work is now finally being done on O’Devaney Gardens....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Has the Taoiseach spoken to the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, since the three-page Chequers statement was published by the UK Government? If so, has Mr. Junker imparted any view to him on that statement? The Taoiseach said on Monday that the UK must be in the Single Market in full or else stay out of it entirely. The Chequers agreement - if it can be called an...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: They are commercial contracts.

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: This is the last Order of Business that the Taoiseach will take before the recess. As I stated yesterday, the instability of the Government across the water makes the Irish Government look very stable. However, there has been much speculation about the prospect of a September election. The confidence and supply agreement is scheduled to be reviewed at the end of this year and a third...

Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: -----and that it is his intention to introduce a finance Bill and a social welfare Bill in the autumn? Also, what is his preferred date for the opening of discussions with Fianna Fáil on the renewal of the confidence and supply agreement?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 183. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a decision has been made on the future use of the former Garda station at Roche's Road, Wexford town; his views on whether it should be made available for community purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31608/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: How much has been paid in?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: We always did.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Under a Labour Party Government.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: We should allow the Taoiseach another minute because he was asked two further questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: In the programme for Government there is a reference to strengthening Cabinet accountability, stating the Government will support an enhanced approach by Ministers of State playing a more substantive role in decision-making. Will the Taoiseach explain exactly how that has been achieved? The document also indicates the Government will consider the creation of unpaid parliamentary private...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The law was changed.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: No, the Ministers are fixed by the Constitution but Ministers of State are fixed by law. Is the law still that 21 are allowed but there are just 19? Did we change the law? I cannot remember.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Have they all written statutory responsibility? Is there a delegation order for each of them? The Taoiseach might circulate that to see exactly what specific role each of the 19 Ministers of State has.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is part of the Government.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Not too many.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: They chair committees.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach the actions taken to strengthen Cabinet accountability as outlined in A Programme for a Partnership Government; and if a report will be published on the outcome of the examination of the role of Ministers of State. [29005/18]

Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Last year, the then Minister for Justice and Equality said the coroners (amendment) Bill was the absolute priority for the Government and it is on the Government priority list. The Bill will introduce mandatory reporting, post mortem examination and inquests in cases of maternal death, as Deputy Clare Daly has sought for some time in her Private Members' Bill. There have been repeated...