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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and the General Affairs Council: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. First, I want to associate myself with the remarks made by other members in regard to the sad death of Rory Mason. I will be covering some ground that has already been touched upon. I want to ask three questions of the Minister. First, there has been a lot of focus and debate on QMV. I would be interested in coming at it from a different angle...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and the General Affairs Council: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: And come back to us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and the General Affairs Council: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: It would not be a matter for Ireland alone-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and the General Affairs Council: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe and the General Affairs Council: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I will ask one brief supplementary question. I know we are coming towards the end of the meeting. I spoke at a seminar this week on media plurality and media freedom. One of the issues that came up as a real concern was the potential for external actors, including state actors, to interfere with the next European elections. I am interested in what the Minister of State has to say on this....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 147. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure by legislation or other means that tenants in multi-unit apartment complexes or buildings each have the right to choose their own electricity supplier and be able to change supplier without reference to other apartment occupiers or to their landlord; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (4 Oct 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 353. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure a child (details supplied) will be provided with school transport, which is now their only means of getting to school; if she will review the circumstances of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47951/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 176. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure the passport applications for siblings and their father (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47803/22]

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Democracy.

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, it is unprecedented to have a non-financial resolution presented in the debate. We had much debate about establishing the fund. It is a huge chunk of public money and it is quite wrong that the Government wants to give a signal. It has to have the democratic authority to do that.

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I ask that it be deferred until tomorrow at least.

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order-----

Allocation of Time: Motion (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: The point of order is that it is unprecedented that a non-financial resolution be taken. Is the Chair happy to take non-financial resolutions on the nod?

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Budget Statement 2023 (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that children (details supplied) who have availed of school transport to their secondary schools for the past four and five years continue to be provided with transport, which is their only means of getting to school; if she will review the circumstances of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46564/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (27 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 286. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in respect of education workers who need to sign for unemployment benefits during holiday periods; if claims are closed by her Department when such persons return to work or if the claims remain permanently open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46573/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (22 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 165. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a decision will be made in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) for a critical skills employment permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46390/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski will find out in a while.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Process: Engagement with Ambassador of North Macedonia (21 Sep 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I might ask a question or two, although a great deal of ground has been covered. It is important for us to have this dialogue with Mrs. Bojadjieska Ristovski and we greatly appreciate her attendance. Since February, there has understandably been a focus on the three applicant states, one of which is under direct assault. The ambassador of another applicant state is present with us....