Brendan Howlin
Brendan Howlin is a seasoned Irish politician and former leader of the Labour Party, known for his extensive experience in public service and governance. He has held various ministerial roles and was the Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Deputy Chairperson) of Dáil Éireann. Howlin has been an advocate for democratic processes and accountability in government, and recently he has expressed his astonishment at the evolving political arrangements in the Dáil, particularly regarding the speaking rights of Independent TDs.
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Brendan Howlin introduced a general pay cap for chief executives of semi-State companies in 2011.
Pay rises for heads of semi-State companies come under fire from FF parliamentary party – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-11
Brendan Howlin introduced a general pay cap for chief executives in 2011.
How a car crash in Dublin 4 drove public-sector CEO salaries higher – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Brendan Howlin is a former Labour Party leader who was invited to speak about his experience in the Oireachtas.
Britain’s ambassador takes Darragh O’Brien’s name gaffe like a diplomat at summer garden party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Brendan Howlin introduced, with some exceptions, a general pay cap of €250,000 for chief executives in commercial State companies.
What do they earn and should they be paid more? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-13
Brendan Howlin stepped down from national politics last year after a distinguished 42 year career.
Charlie Haughey was framed and then he disappeared. But soon the mystery was solved – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Brendan Howlin expressed disbelief at the proposed arrangements, calling it a significant shift.
‘An ugly lack of respect:’ How a row over a small group of Independent TDs has darkened the Dáil’s atmosphere – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
