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Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Coroners Service
Brendan Howlin
156. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications made under section 60 of the Coroners Act 1962 since the provision was inserted by the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 (details supplied); the supports or guidelines available to family members wishing to apply under this provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24471/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Garda Strength
Brendan Howlin
161. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice when the Garda protective services unit for the Wexford division will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24576/20]
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
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Forestry Sector
Brendan Howlin
222. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the time frame he envisages in implementing the Mackinnon Report on the forestry sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24488/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Policing Authority
Brendan Howlin
14. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice her views on the future role of the Policing Authority especially regarding the appointment of senior officers of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22833/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Statutory Instruments
Brendan Howlin
48. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice the nature and extent of consultation between her Department and the Department of Health on the guidelines published in SI No. 326 of 2020 (Health Act, 1947) (Section 31A- Temporary Restrictions) (Covid 19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020; the nature and extent of consultation with An Garda Síochána on the instrument; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22832/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Commission on the Future of Policing
Brendan Howlin
51. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice her views on the report of the commission on the future of policing in Ireland; if the agreed document drawn up by the three Government parties on the implementation of the commission report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22834/20]
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
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Public Sector Pensions
Brendan Howlin
83. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has updated or altered the interpretation of pension abatement under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23096/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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Tax Code
Brendan Howlin
289. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the taxation of index funds and ETFs; if the periodic taxation of ETFs is to be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21807/20]
Tue, 8 Sep 2020
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State Pension (Non-Contributory)
Brendan Howlin
700. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a State pension non-contributory appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21820/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Human Rights
Brendan Howlin
28. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will suspend the extradition agreement with Hong Kong in view of the actions taken by Australia, the UK and other nations suspending extradition agreements with Hong Kong following the enactment of the new security law by the Chinese authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18551/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Ministerial Meetings
Brendan Howlin
33. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions in relation to Brexit with the leader of the opposition in the UK Parliament, Sir Keir Starmer, or other opposition party leaders to set out the position of Ireland and the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18554/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Brexit Issues
Brendan Howlin
46. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the exact sum allocated to the €5 billion Brexit reserve fund agreed at the European Council meeting recently; the criteria for allocating this fund; the timescale involved in the allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18555/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Human Rights
Brendan Howlin
62. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the initiatives he plans to take to address the humanitarian crisis in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18553/20]
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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School Transport
Brendan Howlin
541. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in awarding a remote area grant to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18955/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Rail Network
Brendan Howlin
148. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the Waterford to Rosslare to Europort rail link as set out in the Programme for Government; the time frame he has set for this rail corridor to be restored; the steps he proposes to take to ensure the project is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16688/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Defence Forces Representative Organisations
Brendan Howlin
350. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence if the further request by a representative group (details supplied) to affiliate to an organisation has been considered; the reason for not allowing such an affliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16518/20]
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Programme for Government
Brendan Howlin
351. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Defence the timeline proposed for the independent commission on defence as proposed in the programme for Government; if the terms of the commission have been discussed; if the terms will be published in advance of the commission being set up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16519/20]
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
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Departmental Reviews
Brendan Howlin
157. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when the report of the review group on anti-fraud and anti-corruption structures will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16328/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Brendan Howlin
77. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if specific supports are available for travel management companies and travel agencies as a result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15429/20]
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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State Pension (Contributory)
Brendan Howlin
784. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a contributory pension application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15980/20]