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Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (1 Jun 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (1 Jun 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill before us is the first step towards creation of a revitalised and customer-focused public service and towards placing a stronger focus on how we manage our public expenditure to get the best possible impact from available resources. Turning first to the reform agenda, we will build a more efficient public service which will be...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2011)

Brendan Howlin: He prefers socialising bank debt.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: That is unfair to all the good councillors.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Congratulations.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Did the Deputy get the information?

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Stoned.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Is that a prepared script?

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Anarchy, lovely.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: We will be taken out, I know.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Hear, hear.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I propose to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: - notes that the new Government is committed to extensive political and Dáil reform as outlined in the programme for Government; - commends the Government for introducing immediate changes such as: - a reduction in remuneration for the Taoiseach and Government Ministers; - new arrangements in...

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I listened to the Deputy with some respect and value his views.

Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I am sorry, I did not realise the Deputy was so touchy. The Deputies opposite have a range of views. Without a party Whip system, how would we determine anything? They cannot all be right in their views. Any political group must have a negotiated common platform. That is how it works. Ireland is in great difficulty and we must make our system of government work. Politics is not simply...

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: What a brass neck.

Order of Business (31 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: That is a good start.

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: It is proposed to take No. 3, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed) and No. 8, statements on Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply in respect of No. 8: the statements of a Minister or Minister or State and of the main spokespersons for Fianna Fáil, Sinn...

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: I sincerely thank Deputy Ó Cuív for his deep concern about my ability to answer questions. I strongly welcome his support and I look forward to his participation in the debate on the legislation to facilitate that next Tuesday. The Government has authorised the publication of the Duffy Walsh report. The Minister with responsibility has his own proposals. There are no predetermined...

Order of Business (26 May 2011)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Doherty previously raised concerns for workers in respect of the minimum wage which proved to be unfounded. To allay his fears again, let me be clear: there is a commitment in the programme for Government to review the JLC structure. A comprehensive report, which was authorised by the previous Government, was conducted by Mr. Duffy and Dr. Walsh and has been published by the...