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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combating Disinformation: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank Mr. Godfrey and his colleagues for remaining for very detailed questioning. I know in many ways they are still pathfinding in a very complex world but we all speak with one voice on this issue and wish them well. The coimisiún really is an important bulwark to ensure our democracy, free communication and freedom of speech is all maintained into the future. I thank them very...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 134. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific equipment for the Army, Naval Service and Aer Corps that he expects to acquire in 2024; the specific capital allocated to each acquisition in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12275/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 1508. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for an early assessment for ADHD and ASD for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13050/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I certainly join others in commending the bravery of Alexei Navalny and all others who stand against Putin's autocracy. The Tánaiste set out rightly the litany of human rights violations now afoot in Russia. On our actions, I produced and brought before the House, as the Chair of the justice committee here present will recall, the Magnitsky legislation to ensure we and our financial...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: On Magnitsky?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the call of the UN Secretary General for an independent investigation into the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians as they sought aid in Gaza; the action he has taken to avoid mass starvation in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11215/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The spectre of famine looms over Gaza. Already, children and infants have died of starvation there and scores have been killed as they simply queued for food. Could the Tánaiste set out the Government's response to these issues?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome the views set out by the Tánaiste, but I am anxious to know what is going to happen as a result of those actions. The situation is a crisis. It is like watching what happened in Rwanda where there were mass deaths. The world is outraged, but what is the world to do to prevent an absolute disaster unfolding in front of our very eyes? In terms of the first question, will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The problem is the pressure that is being applied is not only ineffectual, but is actually lessening the amount of food going in. The Tánaiste said himself that aid has halved since the International Court of Justice made a ruling. There is no obvious sign of any relenting on the part of the Israeli authorities in terms of the pressure they are keeping. As the Tánaiste also...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Israel is still trying to destroy Gaza.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 132. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will set out his views on the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo; the reason for the withdrawal after a 25-year presence of UN Peacekeepers, MONUSCO, from the DRC; if adequate protection will remain in place for the civilian population of the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11214/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Media Pluralism (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the campaign by more than 50 journalists calling on Israel and Egypt to provide free and unfettered access to Gaza for all foreign media; the steps he will take to achieve this important objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11216/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 134. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the actions he has taken to protest to Russia on foot of the death in custody of Alexei Navalny; if he believes that the number of persons accredited to the Russian Embassy in Dublin are appropriate for a country of Ireland's size; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11217/24]

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I thank the Minister of State for his comments on the Labour Party, but I should say that attacks on the Labour Party are not personal. They are attacks in defence of self interest and they only reinforce us in our determination to advance our policy platform. Since recovery from the financial crash which brought about the collapse of Ireland’s construction industry, the issue of...

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: What?

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Same old tune.

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I was here myself.

Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy does not own a house, I suppose.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (5 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the representations he has made to the Iraqi authorities regarding the illegal detention of an Irish citizen and anti-corruption advocate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10531/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 Mar 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 314. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans to address the shortage of secondary school places in the Greystones Municipal District; if she is aware of the population growth in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10535/24]