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Céad, 15 Feabh 2017

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Brendan Howlin

2. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if his Department has prepared any position paper regarding Ireland’s concerns on Brexit for presentation to EU leaders at the Malta summit in February 2017. [5692/17]

Amharc

Céad, 15 Feabh 2017

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US Travel Restrictions

Brendan Howlin

109. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the name of the organisation appointed to carry out a review of US pre-clearance arrangements in Shannon and Dublin Airports; and when she expects it to report. [7048/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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Programme for Government

Brendan Howlin

2. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the agreements in place to support the Government and the role of his Department in overseeing them. [6037/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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Urban Renewal Schemes

Brendan Howlin

7. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the status of the interim report from the Dublin north inner city task force. [6038/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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National Economic and Social Development Office

Brendan Howlin

9. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach his plans to transfer responsibility for the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006 from his Department to another Department of State; if the National Economic and Social Development Office (Amendment) Bill under preparation and referenced in the Government legislation programme proposes to effect such a transfer of responsibilities to another Department; if not, if his statutory responsibilities in relation to social partnership, as set out in that Act, will remain with him; if questions regarding social partnership are accordingly properly addressed to him; and his plans to further develop relations with the social partners in the context of his statutory responsibilities. [5690/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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Fisheries Protection

Brendan Howlin

599. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the impact exploration and seismic vessels undertaking activities in Irish waters are having on the prawn fisheries in the Porcupine basin and on the behaviour of albacore tuna shoals; if his attention has been drawn to the additional costs this has caused to fisherman affected; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7252/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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Fisheries Protection

Brendan Howlin

612. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an open and transparent environmental consent process has been put in place prior to consent being granted to exploration and seismic survey companies to operate in Ireland's maritime jurisdiction that takes into account the impact on fish and prawn species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7253/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 14 Feabh 2017

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Offshore Exploration Licences

Brendan Howlin

613. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Directive 2013/30/EU on offshore safety has been transposed into law; the way in which this is applied to applications for offshore exploration activity and protection of marine stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7254/17]

Amharc

Céad, 8 Feabh 2017

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Brexit Issues

Brendan Howlin

1. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit last met and next plans to meet. [4130/17]

Amharc

Céad, 8 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

8. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the next meeting of the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action will take place; and the persons that attend. [6039/17]

Amharc

Céad, 8 Feabh 2017

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Departmental Records

Brendan Howlin

9. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the number of files withheld by his department in respect of the files transferred to the National Archives in respect of the year 1986; and the number withheld under sections 8(4)(a), (b) and (c), respectively, of the National Archives Act 1986. [4270/17]

Amharc

Céad, 8 Feabh 2017

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Commissions of Investigation

Brendan Howlin

85. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the status of the commission of investigation into IBRC. [6040/17]

Amharc

Céad, 8 Feabh 2017

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Local and Community Development Programme Staff

Brendan Howlin

153. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 305 of 29 November 2016, if the comprehensive legal advice referred to has been fully analysed; if a decision has been made in the matter of providing ex gratia payments to former employees of LCDP companies, made redundant and whereby no moneys were available to fund payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6168/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 7 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

2. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on regional and rural affairs last met; and when it is planned to meet next. [4272/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 7 Feabh 2017

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Constitutional Amendments

Brendan Howlin

4. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach his plans to hold constitutional referenda during 2017. [3241/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 7 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

86. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Economy, Trade and Jobs last met; and when it plans to meet next. [5693/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 7 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

87. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the next meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Action will occur; and the persons who will attend. [5694/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 7 Feabh 2017

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Tourism Data

Brendan Howlin

233. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions that were allocated to County Wexford in 2015 and 2016; the total funding which was allocated to County Wexford in respect of hospitality skills and training in 2015 and 2016; the agency or Government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5683/17]

Amharc

Céad, 1 Feabh 2017

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World Economic Forum

Brendan Howlin

8. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and the cost of his visit. [4128/17]

Amharc

Céad, 1 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

11. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing last met; and when the next meeting is planned. [4269/17]

Amharc

Céad, 1 Feabh 2017

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EU Bodies

Brendan Howlin

138. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health if he has raised Ireland's bid to secure the European Medicines Agency with his EU counterparts in bilateral meetings. [2781/17]

Amharc

Céad, 1 Feabh 2017

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Cabinet Committee Meetings

Brendan Howlin

152. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on arts, Irish, the Gaeltacht and the islands has met since October 2016; and when it is planned to meet next. [4273/17]

Amharc

Céad, 1 Feabh 2017

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Marine Safety

Brendan Howlin

318. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend the regulations requiring persons to wear life jackets at all times while on board pleasure craft; his views on whether age restrictions should apply or not; his further views on whether it should be mandatory to undertake water safety courses in advance of taking to inland or sea waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4757/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Brexit Issues

Brendan Howlin

5. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach his discussions with EU leaders and the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, on the possibility of a hard Border between Ireland and Northern Ireland; and his plans to avoid this outcome. [3238/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Official Engagements

Brendan Howlin

13. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach his proposals for official trips abroad during the first six months of 2017. [3242/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Official Engagements

Brendan Howlin

16. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he has confirmed a visit to the White House on St Patrick's Day; and if he has had any engagement with the new President or Vice President of the United States since their inauguration. [4129/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Departmental Expenditure

Brendan Howlin

86. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the projected cost of his Department's communications unit for 2017; and if he is planning any change in the role of the communications unit. [4131/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Schools Building Projects

Brendan Howlin

168. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve a new school building to progress to tender stage (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3836/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Public Service Reform Plan Measures

Brendan Howlin

373. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to similarly advance the payment date for retired public servants, in view of the advancing of the date for the next payment of pay restoration for public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4045/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 31 Ean 2017

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Public Sector Staff Grades Review

Brendan Howlin

376. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to amalgamate the grades of staff officer and executive officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4501/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

11. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, in relation to Northern Ireland. [1987/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

12. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the issues he has raised with the parties in Northern Ireland since the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and his future plans. [1988/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

15. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings and discussions with representatives of Sinn Féin in advance of and following the resignation of the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [2780/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Brendan Howlin

20. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Spain and meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister. [2779/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

90. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the commitment contained in the Good Friday Agreement that consideration would be given to the introduction of a bill of rights for Northern Ireland; and, if so, the response he has received. [3240/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Ministerial Responsibilities

Brendan Howlin

93. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the current responsibilities of Ministers of State at his Department. [3243/17]

Amharc

Céad, 25 Ean 2017

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Legislative Programme

Brendan Howlin

104. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 173 of 18 October 2016, when she anticipates the Legal Services Regulatory Authority will commence its work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3408/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Brendan Howlin

4. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the matters discussed and positions agreed on Brexit negotiations at the EU27 meeting at the European Council in December 2016. [1989/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

91. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he has recently met the UUP, SDLP and other Northern Ireland opposition parties; and his plans to do so. [2784/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Garda Districts

Brendan Howlin

113. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the reinstatement of Gorey Garda station, County Wexford, to full district status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2867/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Private Rented Accommodation

Brendan Howlin

138. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance the status of action 9 of the strategy for the private rental market which sets out that his Department will establish a working group on tax and fiscal treatment of rental accommodation providers in the first quarter of 2017; the terms of reference for the working group; if the working group has met; the membership of the working group; if the group will provide opportunities for outside engagement and submissions; the timeline for the group to produce a final report; if the work of this group will encompass the consideration of tax relief for renters recently referred to by the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government or if that matter will be considered by a separate group; if so, if he will provide the same details requested in relation to the working group on tax and fiscal treatment of rental accommodation providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2622/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Undocumented Irish in the USA

Brendan Howlin

354. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with US officials on changes to policy regarding the undocumented Irish in the United States. [40020/16]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

355. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions his Department has planned in the event of the power-sharing Administration in Northern Ireland not being formed after new elections. [1991/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 24 Ean 2017

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Medicinal Products Availability

Brendan Howlin

437. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Health the consideration that has been given to providing the drug Nusinersen to those persons suffering from type 1 spinal muscular atrophy; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that doctors are reporting this drug to be the first to have clinically meaningful outcomes for children with this condition; the efforts that can be made to speed up access to this drug for those persons affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2683/17]

Amharc

Céad, 18 Ean 2017

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Departmental Offices

Brendan Howlin

1. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the number of staff assigned to the parliamentary liaison unit in his Department; and the functions it has. [40019/16]

Amharc

Céad, 18 Ean 2017

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European Council Meetings

Brendan Howlin

78. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach the issues discussed at the European Council in December 2016. [1990/17]

Amharc

Céad, 18 Ean 2017

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Northern Ireland

Brendan Howlin

79. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he has sought a meeting with the DUP. [1992/17]

Amharc

Máirt, 17 Ean 2017

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Departmental Staff

Brendan Howlin

4. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if there has been a skills needs assessment in his Department; and if any direct hires have occurred in the past year. [39820/16]

Amharc

Máirt, 17 Ean 2017

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Financial Services Sector

Brendan Howlin

35. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance his Department's current role in engaging with the financial services industry here. [38620/16]

Amharc

Máirt, 17 Ean 2017

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EU Funding

Brendan Howlin

92. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if agreements have been reached on the European Fund for Strategic Investments. [1990/17]

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