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Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On behalf of the Labour Party, I sincerely congratulate on a personal basis the three Deputies mentioned by the Taoiseach in his announcement - the three Ministers. I know how important it is for the friends of families of individuals. We get many down days and we occasionally get up days. It is an important occasion for them. I had reason to expect this announcement in respect of the...

Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Corporate sole.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Banking Authority (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 53. To ask the Minister for Finance the role his Department had in Ireland's bid for the European Banking Authority and his engagements with other European leaders on Ireland's bid. [50203/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Intellectual Property Management (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 58. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason for the delay in ratifying the Beijing Treaty which would provide economic rights in respect of intellectual property rights of persons in audiovisual performances; when the Treaty will be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51414/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 132. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she has been consulted by RTÉ in relation to the review of RTÉ’s orchestral provision 2018 to 2023 which is underway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51413/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 133. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Arts Council is giving consideration to policies that would link the awarding of grant funding to the implementation of robust anti-bullying and sexual harassment procedures; when such consideration is due to conclude; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51415/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consideration that has been given to the inclusion of the RTÉ concert orchestra and RTÉ national symphony orchestra within the ambit of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51419/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the review of RTÉ’s orchestral provision 2018 to 2023 which is underway; his further views on the reason such a review has been commissioned so soon after the completion of the last review of this area; if the terms of reference for the review will be published; if the earlier Ed Smith report...

Disclosures Tribunal: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: There is no doubt that the events of the past few weeks have damaged confidence in the Government. They have probably damaged confidence in politics generally and certainly have inflicted further damage on the administration of justice. Last night the Taoiseach referred to the Department of Justice and Equality as dysfunctional. This is a damning criticism of any Department, doubly so...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: She surely has.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris and the number of staff in his Department who work on this issue within the economic division. [50472/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Eamon Ryan has already put on the record of the House the fact that the EPA has shown this week that our emissions increased by 3.5% this year due to increased activity in dairy, energy and transport. It may have escaped national focus because of political controversy in recent days but because of that, this nation is facing fines of at least €455 million, which is an enormous...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): EU Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach will agree there has been a great deal of strain on the European project in recent years, with increased nationalism and an increased number of votes for nationalist and anti-EU parties across the European Union. He will probably agree that much of that is predicated on the loss of faith in the European project as a social project that impacts positively on the people of Europe...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, the groupings are really bizarre.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The next group starts with Question No. 4, which asks the Taoiseach his plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris on 12 December. The next group starts with a question I tabled, to ask the Taoiseach whether he plans to attend the climate change summit in Paris. It is the same question but it is in two different groups. Question No. 4 has been grouped with questions on Gothenburg...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It makes no sense at all. We will deal with the same question in two different groups. I suggest we deal with climate change in the next group and deal with Gothenburg in this group.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy will get two opportunities.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): EU Meetings (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU social summit in Gothenburg in November 2017. [50201/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The social policy and public service reform division of the Department of the Taoiseach is a very important one. I understand the position of assistant secretary, the most senior in the division, is now vacant. When will it be filled? I join others who have spoken about the announcement that two citizens of our country, rough sleepers, have been found dead on the streets in recent days....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Departmental Policy Functions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.