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Tribunal of Inquiry into the Fatal Shootings of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Buchanan: Motion (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I move:That Dáil Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March, 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March, 2005, as amended by the Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 1 June, 2011, the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 16 November, 2011 and by Seanad...

Estimates for Public Services 2013: Motion (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 1 -- President's Establishment (Revised Estimate). That a sum not exceeding €3,062,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2013, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Secretary to the President, for certain other expenses of the President's...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Sometimes-----

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: People are cynical about antics from the Opposition. One of the problems is that this side of the House genuinely tried to facilitate every Member to participate. If we had simply come in with guillotines and set timelines, we would have another argument. To seek to allow Members latitude of time on No. 19 has caused difficulty because we did not want to shut down debate. We want to allow...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: A question about the health information Bill was asked yesterday and the Taoiseach indicated it would be published late this year. The insurance legislation is a very serious matter. A White Paper is awaited and legislation will be published subsequent to the publication of the White Paper. I will ask the Minister for Health to give the best indication on the timeline for the publication...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: That is the same.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: The Bethany Home issue was raised by Deputy Adams yesterday with the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach undertook to talk to the Minister for Justice and Equality and revert to the House. A formal letter of response from the Taoiseach will be issued to Deputy Adams today and I will ensure a copy is sent to Deputy McDonald. I am anxious that the Construction Contracts Bill is enacted. The Minister...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re a tribunal of inquiry into the fatal shootings of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Buchanan; No. 15, Revised Estimates for Public Services 2013 - Votes 1 to 10, inclusive, and Votes 20 to 40, inclusive, back from committee; No. 4, Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage...

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I will begin with Deputy Mary Lou McDonald's questions. It is intended that the Dáil shall adjourn at midnight; that is a fixed issue. In terms of a break in business, it is understood there will be a sos of 30 minutes, as there was yesterday, between 4.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. That is implicit in the first proposal on the Order of Business, that we will take a sos at the conclusion of No....

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: The order of the House is for the debate on that Bill to conclude after two hours.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I am not sure whether Deputy Micheál Martin is arguing for more time for the debate on the Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill. We have decided to take that Bill today because it is an important measure which was sought by the Judiciary. I am confident that there is consensus in the House on the need for a new court of appeal and a constitutional amendment...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: There is no question but that we in this House understand the gravity for any individual or family touched by cancer. Most of us have friends or family members who have endured that. There are a variety of very serious illnesses that equally strike terror into people. The principles underscoring the provision of a medical card as set out in the Health Act 1970 are that we provide...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: We make rational decisions on the basis of the determinant laid out in the law. If there is hardship involved in the provision of proper and robust medical cover, then a medical card should be provided, regardless of the illness.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: This is a speech.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Deputy McGrath. I originally heard the speech yesterday and he has repeated it today. It is a well-known construction of law that laws passed by the Oireachtas are presumed to be constitutional until the contrary is established - that is the presumption of constitutionality that is assigned to every piece of legislation that is enacted until it is deemed to be unconstitutional by...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I said in reply to Deputy Martin earlier that I respect the authority and the right of the elected Members of this House to act as a Parliament.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: It is abundantly clear. I know there are people of such arrogance that they believe that if one does not agree with them-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: ------one should be denied the right even to speak. Let me say this to Deputy McGrath. It is extraordinary that he would contemplate a court challenge when the deliberative process of the Oireachtas is still in mid-stream. That is extraordinary. I regard that as a contempt for the House. Everybody can-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Everything we do is justiciable under the Constitution but the right to legislate is uniquely placed in the Oireachtas.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Brendan Howlin: The will of the people determines who sits in the Oireachtas. Let us at least carry out our constitutional duty in an open, clear and democratic fashion. It is open to anybody, once that process is complete, to oversee, review or judicially challenge that decision. That is all well and good and in accordance with the Constitution. In the meantime, however, there must be respect for the...