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European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Does Deputy O'Brien agree all Members are equal and should be told at the same time?

European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Hear, hear.

European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I heard about European conscription.

European Council: Statements (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the many contributions that have been made by Deputies to today's debate. The number of interventions, and their quality, is a testament to the importance that Members of the House rightly attach to this new treaty on stability, co-ordination and governance in the Economic and Monetary Union. The Houses of the Oireachtas have been engaged in a lengthy and detailed debate on the...

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: For the damage done by Sinn Féin.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I am sure it is monumental.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: It was a theatrical pause.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Withdraw it.

Leaders' Questions (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Yes, you did.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Yes.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: It will be.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: It is a broad brush-stroke. The Deputy cannot see the wood for the trees.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy was not around for the job announcements yesterday.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: Who are they?

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to share time with Deputies Jerry Buttimer, John Lyons, Paudie Coffey and Colm Keaveney.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes: - the contribution that semi-State companies have made to Ireland's economic growth; - the fiscal crisis inherited by the current Government and the commitment by the previous Government to the EU-ECB-IMF funding partners to consult with the Commission on foot of the report of the review...

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: In addition, we are creating no jobs. The fact is that in the last week alone, 1,500 jobs were announced.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: I know it is very difficult but in a national crisis there is an obligation, even on Sinn Féin, to work towards the recovery of this country, as this Government is doing. Despite their best efforts, we are going to succeed. I welcome this opportunity to explain the rationale for the Government's decision announced last week to proceed with a programme of State asset disposals involving BGE...

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: "There is to be no change" would appear to be the mantra. I suggest they look around them. All has changed, changed utterly.

State Assets: Motion (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Howlin: The Labour Party remains committed to significant State involvement in a modern dynamic economy. The State can play a direct role in fostering economic growth or help provide the skills and supports that foster private sector growth. Both are worthy of support. An asset is not strategic simply because it is owned by the State. Such an argument is worthy of Deputy Joe Higgins. The world...