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Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: At the beginning of this month, the people of Northern Ireland voted in Assembly elections but as the Minister rightly tells the House, they are no closer to having a functioning government because the largest unionist party is now absenting itself from the very institutions that were so carefully and painstakingly crafted. Just as they are here, people in Northern Ireland are suffering from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 84. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport application of a child (details supplied) will be processed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26852/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport application of a child (details supplied) will be processed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26860/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoileanna DEIS (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the appeal for DEIS status of a school (details supplied) will be determined; if she will set out the criteria used in deciding the original application of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26786/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Engagement with Ukrainian Ambassador and the Chair of the EU Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Like others, I thank Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze for the very comprehensive, sobering and accurate assessment of the situation. I wish to make a brief comment and ask two questions. First, it is important that we express, as a committee representing all parties in our Parliament, our total solidarity with Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze and her parliamentary colleagues in facing the absolutely shocking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Engagement with Ukrainian Ambassador and the Chair of the EU Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I understand that Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze is under time pressure. I do not know if she can stay with us for a few more minutes. If not, I know the ambassador will answer further questions. She might indicate if she needs to go. Hopefully she can stay with us for five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Engagement with Ukrainian Ambassador and the Chair of the EU Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you very much, Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze. We are most grateful for your time. We wish you every success in your further discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. One of my colleagues wants to put another question and maybe the ambassador would take that. We again thank Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Engagement with Ukrainian Ambassador and the Chair of the EU Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament (25 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I will give the floor to Ms Klympush-Tsintsadze for the final time to answer those questions and to make her final remarks to the committee. I again thank her for her time.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: I am truly happy to have the opportunity to speak on a very important debate on the role of journalists in conflict. The saying that truth is the first casualty of war has always reflected reality. Winning the propaganda war is generally considered almost as important as progress on the battlefield in any conflict. That is particularly true of holding on to home support for the actions of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25049/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/22]

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: There is general agreement that, as they are now structured, the existing compensation mechanisms available to members of An Garda Síochána who are injured and to their family members is cumbersome and in need of major overhaul. I heartily welcome the new arrangements set out in the Bill before the House. The objective is to make the process easier and speedier. We hope that will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that the fare cuts announced by the Government to public transport do not apply to the majority of persons from County Wexford who use buses to Dublin or Waterford operated by Wexford Bus or Bus Éireann Expressway; the plans he has to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 350. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24196/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 380. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport applications of persons (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24637/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 405. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24791/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 349. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the passport application by a person (details supplied) will be processed as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24192/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 704 of 22 March 2022 and 1214 of 26 April 2022, when the information requested will be provided; her views on whether it is acceptable that three Parliamentary Questions over three successive months are required to ascertain information from SOLAS which is a State body; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: 331. To ask the Minister for Health when the specialised chronic disease management team will be in place in County Wexford under the Enhanced Community Care Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23943/22]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

Brendan Howlin: Gabhaim buíochas, a Chathaoirligh, agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach. I feel like an interloper because I am not a Cathaoirleach, so I get to do the work without having the remuneration, which is good. The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs has a very broad remit. We have been concentrating on Brexit very strongly in the initial parts of this term, but I do not want to...