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Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: When two were paid an allowance. There is a law-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Last week the Taoiseach unveiled his new Cabinet. It included an unprecedented number of Ministers of State with the right to attend at Cabinet. Within 24 hours, it emerged that one of these four Ministers of State could not receive the corresponding allowance without a change in the law. The Labour Party made it clear that we would oppose any such legislation and others likewise, and it...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Taoiseach will find that I am right.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to London on 19 May 2017. [25622/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Funding (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 155. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the budget allocated to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement in each of the years 2006 to 2016, in tabular form; the actual expenditure by the office for each of these years; and the whole time equivalent staffing at the end of each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26631/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 1266. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to ensure home care packages for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27668/17]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to share time with Deputies Penrose, Sherlock and Jan O'Sullivan. On my own behalf and that of the Labour Party, I offer my congratulations to each of the new appointees. Some have had the honour of serving in government and others are experiencing that honour for the first time. I call it an honour because that is what it is. Collectively, they are now required to act...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Great expectations.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Can the Deputy show that record to the House?

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to share time with Deputy Burton.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On a personal level, I wish Deputy Varadkar well today, particularly as we worked together in government. While my party cannot support his election as Taoiseach on the basis of the existing programme for Government, it is a very proud day for him personally. Equally, I know it will be a very happy day for his partner, Matthew, his parents Ashok and Miriam and all his friends and family,...

Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Brendan Howlin: On my own behalf and on that of the Labour Party, I wish the Taoiseach well and every success in his retirement. I have no doubt that others will use the opportunity provided by this short debate to attack him and his legacy. I will not do that, but neither will I embarrass either of us by presenting a hagiography of him. We served together in two Governments. In the 1990s, during the...

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: In terms of-----

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Through the Chair-----

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Chair also has to be entirely impartial, if you do not mind.

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the cross-party support, but I am giving a historical perspective to this. I believe it is interesting that it has taken 11 years. The work of others, including the former Deputy, Emmet Stagg, and current Senators Ged Nash agus Ivana Bacik, has been acknowledged. I also want to add my thanks for the approach of the Minister, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor. Quite frankly, without...

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I am delighted to have the opportunity to discuss this really important legislation. Deputy Kelly said that when it is signed by the President, it will become the first Opposition Bill to become law and to have passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas. It has taken a full year. It is to become law despite the fact that 137 Private Members' Bills have been introduced, many of which have...

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: We are indeed. I am responding to-----

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Since the Acting Chairman did not stop Deputy Lawless from attacking the Labour Party's record, I am afraid I have to set the record straight.

Competition (Amendment) Act 2016 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 May 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I will veer very readily back to the Bill. As stated, Fianna Fáil cut the minimum wage and we restored it twice. We established the Low Pay Commission and dealt with a host of other issues I do not have time to discuss. I am very proud of what we did on labour law in the worst of times. The Bill before us is very important. It will exempt voice-over actors, session musicians and...