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- Leaders' Questions (24 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: In the worst of times, the previous Administration had a good record on dealing with public servants and their representatives when money was very tight and this country was under the cosh of the troika. The maintaining of industrial peace during that period was in stark contrast to what happened in other programme countries. Right now, as our economy is improving, we can see a fall in...
- Leaders' Questions (24 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: I thank the Taoiseach for his kind comments, but I am a little confused. Is the Taoiseach saying that the timeframe and the rate of pay restoration will only be done in accordance with the agreement under the Haddington Road and Lansdowne Road agreements and that there will be no deviation from that? Is that the stated Government position? Further, what are the Government's plans for...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (24 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: 154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for funding for an additional classroom; if he will provide funding in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11358/16]
- Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (19 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this debate. The issue of reform has been talked about since I was first elected to this House nearly 30 years ago. Like draining the River Shannon and restoring the Irish language, it is a permanent concept to which we all give allegiance and pay lip-service but seldom do we apply real action. In the previous Dáil, as the Government Whip...
- Order of Business (19 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: That is not acceptable. I ask that the Deputies would be consulted before outside bodies on this.
- Order of Business (19 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Deputy Troy was against it. The Deputy wants to destroy the concept of the university of the south. We have it in writing.
- Order of Business (19 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Not one meeting.
- Order of Business (19 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: It was discussed in the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 yesterday.
- Order of Business (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Everything is covered in that document.
- Order of Business (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Is Deputy McGrath in or out?
- Order of Business (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: We were saving the country.
- Order of Business (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: The Deputy's legacy amounted to €64 billion.
- Leaders' Questions (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: We always used collective bargaining.
- Leaders' Questions (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Is Deputy Bríd Smith blind?
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: What redress does the former Deputy, Alan Shatter, have?
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: I begin by congratulating the Tánaiste on her appointment and wish her well. The Tánaiste mentioned the Protected Disclosures Act. She would be aware that one of the major findings of the process of enacting that legislation was not the challenge of enacting law but of bringing about cultural change, particularly for disciplined bodies whose reaction, not only in this country but...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: I asked the Tánaiste specifically about the case of Garda Sergeant McCabe and whether she is satisfied that how he has been, and is being, treated indicate that the cultural change required has happened. Also, has she any concerns about the reputational harm or career damage done to former Minister, Alan Shatter, and former Garda Commissioner, Mr. Callinan? In her view, can the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (17 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: 3. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with the handling of the allegations made by a person (details supplied), the investigation by a person (details supplied), the actions of her predecessor as Minister and the consequences that resulted for her predecessor and the former Garda Commissioner given the findings of the final report of the Commission of...
- Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: She saved the country.
- Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)
Brendan Howlin: Rubbish.