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Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Bodies (17 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 24. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has had any discussions with the president of the European Commission regarding the establishment of a commissioner for defence and security; his understanding of the role and function of this new position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36392/24]

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I have just one question. What will the impact of these amendments be on the presence of ATMs in gambling premises? It seems invidious to have a machine to give out cash in a gambling premises.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: The original position involving a ban was understandable. Why do we not specifically ban them in gambling premises and allow them in gambling arenas such as racecourses and so on? Is it possible to do that rather than leaving it to the authority to do it?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: An enormous amount of work has gone into this legislation. I, too, commend those Senators in the Seanad, my colleague, Senator Mark Wall, in particular and the other Senators mentioned, for a very concerted effort to get this done. Senator Wall made it clear to me today that he wanted this enacted before this Dáil ended. I also commend the Minister of State and his officials on...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Will the Minister of State explain the narrowing of the scope?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: What is excluded that was included?

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: One can buy the pig in a poke I suppose.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I think the Ceann Comhairle for giving more than a little latitude here because it is a very complicated Bill and we are dealing with a very broad spectrum of amendments from the Seanad, many of which relate to issues that were touched upon here and are probably not strictly proper to be dealt with. The first issue I intended to raise was on casinos and private members' clubs and the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: From the Seanad (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I welcome this important Bill. These amendments are from the Seanad. We had a debate on the Bill in this House previously. Colleagues have stated that the Bill is not perfect, but it is urgently needed because it deals with one of the most pressing social issues. I wish to raise one matter with the Minister of State on which he might provide clarity. I refer to the law relating to...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: We do not know who the Minister will be in another month.

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There is a certain feeling of déjà vu about this particular resolution. The Minister of State has given the single recurring speech. The grounding Act followed on from Covid restrictions and was introduced in 2021. Since then, the Minister has come to the House six times to seek an extension. When this happened the last time, which was in May, a firm commitment was given that it...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: There was also the mayor.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (16 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: 220. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason Ukrainian nationals in receipt of accommodation under the temporary protection arrangements afforded to such nationals in a hotel (details supplied) have been told that they are required to move despite having established deep links in the local community, including children attending the local...

South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I am very pleased to have an opportunity to make a short contribution on what I regard as a very important motion. It is part of a long process in which we in these Houses have been involved for some time. The Minister of State described it as a landmark proposal, and it is. Spatial planning for our marine environment is a relatively new concept. In the past, it was almost a free-for-all...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I seek clarification on the ability of carers employed by the HSE or by private companies to administer medication to their clients. I am talking about medically prescribed medication that needs to be taken by those being cared for. Many people who require care have complex health needs and require daily medication. Carers help by reminding patients and clients of the need for the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: It means family members have to come in.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: I have a brief supplementary. I thank the Tánaiste for his responses. Many of us have a concern, before we even start reconstructing Ukraine and Moldova, regarding the survival of the democratic structures of Moldova, which is currently being undermined by Russia. I would be interested to hear the Tánaiste's view on what we are doing to support democratic structures in Moldova...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: They are sovereign countries.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Visits (10 Oct 2024)

Brendan Howlin: Recently, the French President nominated Michel Barnier and the Assemblée nationale has confirmed him as the new Prime Minister of France. Michel Barnier is very well briefed with affairs in Ireland and is a good friend of Ireland. Has the Tánaiste reached out to him since his appointment to deepen direct contacts between France and Ireland?