Results 13,881-13,900 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Topical Issue Debate: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Staff (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I cannot pre-empt the decisions of Government or the Oireachtas in that regard but that is my ambition. The legislation is drafted. However, as a matter of courtesy, I have held preliminary discussions with the Ceann Comhairle on this matter but I wish to have further discussions with him and with the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad on the legislation generally. I am keen to do that soon but,...

Topical Issue Debate: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Staff (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: It is a matter of courtesy.

Topical Issue Debate: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Staff (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I am old-fashioned in these matters. As a matter of courtesy I believe I should explain my position. It has been the subject of discussions between services in the Department of Finance, as was, and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, as is, and the official services here. I have held preliminary discussions with the Ceann Comhairle. I wish to conclude that process and then...

Topical Issue Debate: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Staff (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Deputy Dooley for his statement - much of which I agree with - on what is a very important issue for Members of both Houses of the Oireachtas. As the Deputy has rightly said, during the passage of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009, reference was made to the Government's commitment to ensuring, in co-operation with the commission, that the administrative...

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Is this the Order of Business?

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: I know the Deputy wishes us well.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: There will be no legislation until we see.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: What legislation, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Silly.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: It is silly saying we are doing nothing.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is going to tell another story now.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, stories-----

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Martin will be the first to know.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Martin will be the first to know.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: That was a comprehensive reply.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Mattie McGrath had that written before he heard it.

Leaders' Questions (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: It is the silliest point I have ever heard.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: With the committee.

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Martin was away out the door.