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Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I agree.

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Even postpone it to tomorrow or Friday.

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I greatly appreciate the attitude of the Government Whip. This issue arose in the media over the weekend. It was only passed by the Government on Tuesday. We only saw the actual motion yesterday. Most of us have been doing research on it since. The British House of Lords published a report on the issue. It would be nice to have a bit of time to reflect on it before we are required to...

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Members want a chance to read these reports.

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I raise a matter of legislation that touches on the point raised by Deputy Micheál Martin. In May, I raised the need for an amendment to the coroners legislation, an issue raised by many Members in the House. I believe there is now cross-party support for the need for mandatory inquests on all cases of maternal death. I was assured that was a priority - I have that in writing from the...

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: May I raise a point of order?

Business of Dáil (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I objected to the Order of Business yesterday on the basis we needed some more time to reflect on the proposal to change Operation Pontus into Operation Sophia. My understanding is that an amendment was brought in at 10 o'clock this morning simply to increase the time. My intention was to raise it today and ask that the matter be deferred entirely but I was not notified that there was to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 310. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the grant which was available through the HSE to purchase a wig for patients suffering with alopecia has now been withdrawn; if he will ensure that this grant is reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33268/17]

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.

Message from Seanad (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Excellent.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Plough on.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It is bulk.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Plain packaging from now on.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Do not burst the bubble, Minister.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Vótáil.

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." With the permission of the House, I propose to share my time with Deputy Eamon Ryan. I will begin my contribution by recognising the role played by the Deputy and his colleagues in the Green Party in bringing the Bill to this point. It was the Labour Party that provided time for this debate, but it was the Green Party that drafted the...

Waste Reduction Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister is all kicked out. I am glad to hear it. In co-sponsoring this legislation, we have a couple of aims in mind. The first is straightforward, namely, to have what I regard as an important Bill transposed into law. I am not simply referring to its Second Stage passage. From our discussions at other fora, I am well aware of how many Bills have got to that point. I hope we will...

Srebrenica: Statements (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on behalf of the Labour Party. These statements are in keeping with the European Parliament resolution of 2009. That resolution called on the Council and the Commission to commemorate the anniversary of the genocide, and to support the recognition of 11 July across the European Union as a day of commemoration of the Srebrenica massacre. Two...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, is looking nervous now.