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Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: On a point of order, the Deputy is making a charge against me. Could she substantiate that charge?

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It is for the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to accept the point of order, not the Deputy.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is making a charge against me. I would like her to quote the comments I have made that made her draw her conclusions, please.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy cannot quote them. She is making it up, again.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy should read out the quote.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It is entirely false.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: That is a shocking and scandalous untruth.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: She is not interested in the legislation. She is interested only in muck-raking, as is her wont.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It was in the draft from the outset.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I took it out because of the UK experience in that regard.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Some of the best information can come from such a source.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Garda Ombudsman Commission and the Garda Inspectorate are also involved.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill I am introducing here today, which completed its passage through Seanad Éireann on 20 November 2013, fulfils a commitment in the programme for Government to introduce whistleblower legislation and the several commitments I have made to introduce a single overarching framework for protection of workers in all sectors. As I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is welcome.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It is impressive.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: What? From where did that come?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: It is important to note at the outset that  no such practice exists whereby a percentage of public contracts are awarded to foreign companies. Contracts are awarded following a competitive process conducted in compliance with the established procurement rules and procedures. Under EU Directives on public procurement public works, supplies and service contracts above certain thresholds...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Charities Regulation (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Rehab was allocated the following levels of funding under the Charitable Lotteries Scheme by the Department of Finance during the years 1997 to 2010: 1997 €3,924,261 1998 €4,744,557 1999 €4,614,271 2000 €5,673,874 2001 €5,839,918 2002 €5,861,275 2003 €5,845,469 2004 €5,951,569 2005 €5,314,136 2006 €5,748,664...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: Under EU rules on public procurement public works, supplies and service contracts above certain thresholds must be advertised on the Official Journal of the EU and awarded on the basis of objective and non-restrictive criteria. The aim of these rules is to promote an open, competitive and non-discriminatory public procurement regime which delivers best value for money. It would be a breach of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts Expenditure (4 Feb 2014)

Brendan Howlin: At present, there is no central database or standard reporting of procurement spend within the Irish public service. Accordingly, the following table has been compiled based on analysis of estimates published by my Department for the State. Estimated Total Expenditure on Public procurement Year Expenditure (€bn) 2009 16.3 2010 15.1 2011 13.1 2012 12.4 2013  Not yet...