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Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Development Office (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: From the Taoiseach's reply and one I received to a similar question previously I am not sure his heart is in this process. Perhaps it hearkens back to a different time and while the idea of social partnership might be a loaded concept now but it is a relevant one and an important one still. We have already reached a period of some considerable industrial disputes. Tesco workers are on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Criminal activity.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Although the catalyst for this process, which had cross-party support in the House, was probably the spate of gangland killings that blighted and gave a negative view of this remarkable area, given the day that is in it and in the teeth of the controversy about An Garda Síochána, it is an appropriate moment to say that the Garda has done terrific work on this issue. This is coming...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the interim report from the Dublin north inner city task force. [6038/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the agreements in place to support the Government and the role of his Department in overseeing them. [6037/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The Constitution is clear that the Cabinet acts as a collective in terms of responsibility for all Departments. It is reasonable to state that collective Cabinet responsibility has broken down in recent times in terms of Ministers flatly contradicting one another. I understand the Taoiseach had a meeting this morning with the leader of Fianna Fáil in advance of Cabinet. Are there...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: It is Valentine's Day.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Nobody will object to the Business Committee meeting at 4 p.m. However, as the Taoiseach is present, I ask him to indicate that he and the two relevant Ministers will make themselves available to make statements and take questions later today. This is a simple solution which would, I believe, satisfy the House.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Last week, I raised an issue that is causing real concern among many workers and employers, namely, the threat posed to defined pension schemes. As I indicated, three Private Members' Bills have been drafted by the Opposition, one each from Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Labour Party. It is my understanding that the spokespersons of the three parties will meet this week to discuss...

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: He misspoke.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Justice spokespeople.

Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: The public would find it bizarre in light of the events of the last number of days if we voted through the Order of Business agreed last Thursday at the Business Committee. In advance of any discussion of the terms of reference of, as now seems to be the consensus, a tribunal of inquiry, the issues put on the table by the McCabe family in the six questions should be addressed by the relevant...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: "I said to her."

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 599. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the impact exploration and seismic vessels undertaking activities in Irish waters are having on the prawn fisheries in the Porcupine basin and on the behaviour of albacore tuna shoals; if his attention has been drawn to the additional costs this has caused to fisherman affected; his...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 612. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an open and transparent environmental consent process has been put in place prior to consent being granted to exploration and seismic survey companies to operate in Ireland's maritime jurisdiction that takes into account the impact on fish and prawn species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7253/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Exploration Licences (14 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: 613. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Directive 2013/30/EU on offshore safety has been transposed into law; the way in which this is applied to applications for offshore exploration activity and protection of marine stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7254/17]

Commission of Investigation relating to disclosures by members of An Garda Síochána: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Can we not take the weekly divisions now, as most Deputies are waiting?

Commission of Investigation relating to disclosures by members of An Garda Síochána: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: Can we not amend it?

Commission of Investigation relating to disclosures by members of An Garda Síochána: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: I have sent to the Tánaiste a proposed amendment to the published terms of reference. I hope it will be accepted as I believe it covers concerns that Deputy O'Callaghan and I have raised in public discourse since the draft terms were circulated. Specifically, I do not believe it is sufficient to establish whether allegations of criminal misconduct against Sergeant McCabe were...

Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Feb 2017)

Brendan Howlin: In respect of the O'Neill report, whose terms of reference we are about to debate, my understanding is that the only document that has been circulated to Members contains five paragraphs, the recommendations and the original terms of reference and recommended terms of reference. Is it proposed at any stage to circulate a more comprehensive document? That would be of advantage to us before...