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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Would the the Taoiseach not be aware of it given the potential cost of €300 million, which would have a significant impact on the budget?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Is the Taoiseach not negotiating a settlement?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Money has been provided to all other public service employees.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the number of advisers he will employ; the number employed to date in 2017; and the responsibilities of each. [29823/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Ministers of State assigned to his Department; the responsibilities of each; the payments they will receive; and the staff they have been assigned or allowed recruit. [29824/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Staff (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I note from media reports that Dr. Patrick Geoghegan, a noted historian, has joined the Taoiseach's team. His influence is self-evident from all of the references to history in recent times, which is to be welcomed. I would like to get an idea of the Taoiseach's thinking. It is clear that he has not recruited everybody he requires as of yet, but what are the component parts of the advisory...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I have three brief questions. Where exactly stands Sláintecare? I have been trying to get a clear view from the Department of Health. Is the Sláintecare accepted by Government and has the process of implementation begun? Who is going to drive that implementation? Will it be the Taoiseach, through the cabinet sub-committee, or is there another implementation mechanism? My...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Yesterday the Taoiseach told the House how a decision of the HSE was devoid of common sense and humanity. He also spoke about the commitment in the programme for Government to greatly expand home care packages. Since March of this year, I have been raising the case of a constituent, Mr. Jonathan Leech. Mr. Leech had a fall in October 2016 and the HSE has acknowledged that since then he has...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: He is a solicitor.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I will do my very best to make my remarks within the confines of that admonition. I shall begin by saying, truthfully and honestly, that I have huge regard and respect for the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. We worked with each other - in government and in opposition - on the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. I know the zeal and vigour he brings to his task. I...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It is recognised by everybody in this House, and everybody outside, that the chief architect of the Bill is the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. The Minister does not come to too many debates here and his presence tonight underscores his proprietorial role in respect of this legislation. In fairness, he has openly set this out as his prime, if not only, objective in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Time is tight. I have a direct question for the Taoiseach. He has met the DUP and Sinn Féin. As of now, what is his best assessment of a deal being reached by Thursday? What is his view of what should happen in the event that no deal is reached? Is it that there would be a further delay to allow for more talks, direct rule or assembly elections? Which of those is his favoured...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Presumably the Taoiseach has expressed a view. Not to be taken by surprise-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: And here too.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach told the House last week that the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill would be in the House on Thursday of this week. When was it determined that the Bill should begin its passage today? Was it part of an agreement with the Minister, Deputy Ross, to bring it forward because only seven days ago it was to be in the House on Thursday? Is there any understanding at Government...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: What is the timeline for enactment?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: If Deputies are offering at the end of that, it will just go on.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 10. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to engage with political leaders in Northern Ireland. [27641/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Or anybody else on the planet for that matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: How many did the Taoiseach actually ring?