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

Brendan Howlin: It was in the 2011 capital programme.

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

Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social policy and public service reform division of his Department; and if he plans to make changes. [50470/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The programme for Government includes various commitments in regard to achieving full employment, noting that work is key to independence and social integration. The House has repeatedly agreed motions seeking to make employment sustainable and ensure decent working conditions for employees. There has been much debate in recent days about the consequences of an early election. In the midst...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It appears that agreement has been reached on a Brexit divorce bill of between €40 billion and €50 billion. We are told agreement has also largely been reached on citizenship issues. It seems, therefore, that two of the three phase 1 issues are approaching resolution and that only the Irish question remains to be decided. All we hear on that issue are generalities such as...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: This is the assembly of the people and Members want reassurance from the person who is representing Ireland at the European Council meetings that we will not move to phase 2 until the interests of Ireland are fully secured. I want the Taoiseach to provide that reassurance. I welcome the Brexit stakeholder forum which is important, but it involves 60 or 70 people from agencies and so on. In...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: That is not the way to do it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: This is not normal.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Economic and Social Council (29 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if will report on his interactions to date with the National Economic and Social Council, NESC; if he will further report on his plans for changes to the NESC; and his plans for the organisation's new priorities or instructions. [49174/17]

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: As far as the Minister is aware, there is no particular reason Mr. Waters brought his retirement forward.

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I want to stick with the timeline for the purposes of clarity. The Minister told us that he became aware of the existence of the email to the former Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality on 13 November in his constituency office. It was found on 9 November. What is the explanation of why the Minister was not told for those four days? Why did he not ask to see it immediately?...

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: But it was not sent.

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I am interested in the Minister's view on that and whether he finds it acceptable. I know that he is aware of the legal obligations-----

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister can come back to me on that point. He is aware of the legal obligations that are in place to ensure co-operation with the tribunal. It is not a matter of choice; it is a matter of legal obligation. The legislation is clear and contains significant sanctions in order to ensure compliance. however, the Minister's Department did not comply. As a result, we understand that the...

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Has the Minister informed the Garda of a potential breach of the criminal law?

Justice Issues: Statements (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The announcement that the Secretary General of the Minister's Department is to retire early next year came as a surprise to the Minister. He said that it almost knocked him out of his standing. Coming at the same time as the notification to him of the first email to the Tánaiste, surely it warranted further examination. Now we discover that the Secretary General has brought his...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the planned campaigns on which the strategic communications unit will work. [49110/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Strategic Communications Unit (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if will report on his Department's planned budget in 2018 for purchasing advertising and sponsoring posts on social media. [49172/17]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The census of population was concluded last year and the boundary commission established by the Government reported on foot of its results. It is my understanding legislation is ready to implement the recommendations of the boundary commission. Since it is custom and practice for the House not to amend the impartial recommendations of the boundary commission, although I remember such...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It could be rushed through because it cannot be amended.

Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Is it not Alice in Wonderland stuff to suggest we cannot deal with these matters because of the tribunal? Why are these matters not before the tribunal?