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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (9 Sep 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 398. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to grant a further extension to planning permissions for residential housing delayed by Covid-19 and by building supply issues; if he has estimated the numbers of such permissions due to expire without completion in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (9 Sep 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 903. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the relocation of the Legal Aid Board office in County Waterford has been brought to her attention; if discussions have taken place with staff of that office concerning the move; if she has given formal consent under section 3(2) of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 for this new premises; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (9 Sep 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 1252. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to deal with the recruitment crisis in the homecare sector; if he is satisfied that his Department’s policy on this sector will deliver on policy to allow all persons who wish to remain living in their own homes to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42218/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 297. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that visas are required for Colombian nationals visiting or studying in Ireland; if the cost of such visas is greater than the cost of visas for other nationals; the reason that the proof of economic solvency for Colombian applicants is much greater than for other South American applicants; and if she will make a...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I warmly welcome the tabling of these statements and the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I strongly support the very direct words of the Taoiseach in his opening remarks to victims of domestic violence - largely women, as well as some children and men - who, right now, are suffering, that people are there to listen. People are there to respond. Collectively, we should send that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 336. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) will be determined. [35429/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jul 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 408. To ask the Minister for Health if matters raised by a person (details supplied) in hotel quarantine will be addressed; his views on whether the experience is acceptable; if a survey will be carried out of all persons who have used quarantine hotels to determine if they had similar experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28823/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jul 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the temporary assistance payment scheme available to nursing homes will continue beyond 30 June 2021, having regard to the ongoing risk from Covid-19 and the consequent need for nursing homes to have extensive infection-prevention control measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28825/21]

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I will be very brief. I am not a member of the defence committee and nor am I suggesting I should be. As a member of three other committees, my burden is enough. My point is that I did not have the chance to debate the Bill in committee. I am interested, therefore, in the expert views not only of the Minister but of Deputies who were involved in that debate. It struck me immediately...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: If the primary purpose is not to sell drink in an outdoor setting, what is it? How is any pub covered?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: That is the primary purpose.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: What is not the primary purpose?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister of State has twice read a sentence that is completely unclear to me.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: What is the importance of the notion of this not being the primary purpose of pubs? Selling drink is their primary purpose, surely.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I am seeking clarification because the primary purpose of a pub is to sell drink.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Minister of State repeat that please?

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: You took me by surprise, Chairman, when you went to section 3 immediately. On the definition section, we only had sight of the Bill yesterday and there was no pre-legislative scrutiny so perhaps we can have a little elucidation of the definitions from the Minister of State. One of the issues, and the Minister of State mentioned it in her commentary as well, is that the number of seated...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I said on 21 June that a plain reading of the licensing laws would indicate that serving alcohol in the new temporary areas on streets and public spaces that have been set up for pubs is not permitted, despite local authorities granting permission for it. I also said that both the Garda and publicans and restaurateurs need certainty in this regard. The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, said that...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: I am happy to speak very briefly on an important series of issues that were dealt with at the Council. I am very heartened by the degree of strength presented at the Council in relation to the actions of Hungary. The absolute fundamental raison d'êtreof the EU is human rights, and that value system must be defended. If any member state decides those shared fundamental values are not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jun 2021)

Brendan Howlin: 237. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) on a waiting list to see a consultant neurologist in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin has been given an appointment for 1 January 2024; if this is in keeping with policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27762/21]