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Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Is it not time that we actually faced that reality and tried to find a solution before we slip over the edge?

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: He said it is impossible to deliver.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Prime Minister said that it is undoable.

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The last few days have been dominated by rows about communication and the ability of the Government to spin. It would be useful if some of those skills could be applied to the Brexit conundrum because there appears to be a unique difficulty communicating with the British Prime Minister. In her speech last Friday, Mrs. May indicated she and the Taoiseach agreed that both our countries would...

An Ghaeilge: Ráitis - Irish Language: Statements (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Déanfaidh sé sin an gnó. Guím Seachtain na Gaeilge shona ar an Aire Stáit agus ar an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Bhí mé ag éisteacht leis an méid a bhí á rá ag an Teachta Ó Cuív agus, i mo thuairimse, tá sé in am smaointeoireacht nua a bheith againn ar an teanga. Aithníonn Páirtí an Lucht Oibre an...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach has confirmed Cabinet committee D on infrastructure did meet to discuss if not formally approve the Project Ireland 2040 national development plan, and perhaps the Taoiseach will indicate to us whether it did approve it. Were there specific evidential criteria applied to the individual projects that were proposed in the plan? I asked in advance of the plan that they would be...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Is that right?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: On his way to Cork.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: That is depressing in and of itself.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Wait until we hear what the Taoiseach has to say about town councils.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach might give us a briefing note on that-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: We built them in our time in government.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Do we have time for a supplementary question?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee D (infrastructure) will next meet. [10930/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the commitment in A Programme for a Partnership Government on political reform. [9663/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: This is the third time the Taoiseach has told the House that he is writing to us to ask for nominations to the Seanad reform group. I look forward to receiving the letter. Subsequent to the referendum held on the future of the Seanad, the agreed position across the House was that reform of the Seanad was needed. The Taoiseach referred to the reform group. I understand that a chairperson...

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: When will the question of additional seats be settled? How and when will the distribution of seats within the State be determined so that people can begin to make preparations? On the next multi-annual financial framework, apparently Ireland is agreeable to making an increased contribution to the next funding round. How much extra is Ireland willing to pay? Has the Government examined...

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the informal summit of EU leaders on 23 February 2018. [10928/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagements with leaders at the G5 Sahel conference. [10929/18]

Order of Business (6 Mar 2018)

Brendan Howlin: Should that matter be deferred?