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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: What about the Fico discussions?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of the contact he has had with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State since the beginning of the year; the efforts made by him to encourage a restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3130/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects an agreement to be reached at the EU Council on the Special Fund for Ukraine; the discussions he has had with other EU Foreign Ministers on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3131/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: My question concerns support for Ukraine. The ongoing onslaught on Ukraine by Russia is a daily occurrence. There are so many terrible events happening in the world that sometimes our focus on Ukraine is diminished. However, it will need the support of the EU just to maintain normal functioning as a state. I am interested to hear his view on whether that will come about.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It is crystal clear that we cannot simply have a situation where one country, Hungary with Viktor Orbán, is simply blackmailing the rest of the European Union first for his own ends in terms of his unhidden support for Putin, but also to leverage other matters within the European Union so that there would be no sanctions against Hungary on the rule of law issues. What specifically will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (25 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Those are important.

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: We know the answer to that: they were not.

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the establishment of a tribunal of inquiry. It has been a long time coming. It comes due to the tireless and courageous work of the Women of Honour group, who have campaigned relentlessly and effectively to have this statutory inquiry put into place and who have been since joined by others, whom those of us who attended the briefing in the AV room yesterday heard. A tribunal of...

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It is accepted.

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: We can indicate to them------

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Yes. It is important that they be formally represented from the beginning by counsel without fear of residual legal costs. Regarding the status of the Defence Forces, it is important that the House acknowledge the pride we all have in our Defence Forces. As a member of the Government during the decade of commemoration, we were proud of the way our Defence Forces represented the nation...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I have one further supplementary question regarding the two-state solution. The Israeli Government, as currently composed, has set its face against the latter. Prime Minister Netanyahu has said that something that, had somebody from the Palestinian side said it, would be a criminal offence in Britain. He said that there must be one state from the Jordan to the sea, meaning the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I will ask the Minister of State three questions. Briefly, the voices that have been very clear on every side of the House, including from the Government backbenches, calling for Ireland to join with South Africa in its case against Israel in the International Court of Justice. Can the Minister of State in very clear terms spell out what the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: One international issue dominates the thoughts and concerns of most Irish people and of all right-thinking people across the European Union. The ongoing carnage in Gaza is unconscionable and horrifying. It is now clear to the entire world that the Israeli Government feels it can act with complete impunity and exactly as it wishes. A country that Ireland regards as a member of the community...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Hear, hear.

Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jan 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I am very proud to second Deputy Bacik's proposal for this really important legislation. It is important for this House and for each of us to fully understand the impact of the pain and trauma caused by pregnancy loss. Many of us, and I include myself in that, have not fully empathised with those women, men and families who have endured such loss. It is only when you have experienced it...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Dec 2023)

Brendan Howlin: The European Council meeting next week will discuss several important items. In my judgment, though, and I think probably in the view of this House, none of these is more urgent than the situation in Gaza. The ongoing carnage in Gaza is unconscionable and illegal. We have watched with horror the complete destruction of northern Gaza. What was to be a response to a cruel and vicious attack...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome this debate and thank the Sinn Féin Deputies for tabling a comprehensive motion involving a number of important issues which this House should debate. In truth, it should not be up to the Opposition to use scarce Private Members' time. There should be an open-ended debate on fundamental issues like this, which the Government should facilitate by setting out a clear position...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: We want to make sure it is put to bed by enshrining it in a constitutional amendment.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Howlin: If we put it in very clear terms, there cannot be any talk about it. There is no point in paying lip service and saying that neutrality is beyond doubt if we do not really mean it but I think it is beyond doubt. I sincerely hope so. As I have said, the issue should be put beyond doubt so that we can then discuss our domestic defence requirements in a rational way without the issue of...