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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind those present to turn off their mobile phones. It is not sufficient to leave them in silent mode. They need to be switched off, as otherwise they will interfere with the broadcasting equipment, which means that we will not be able to broadcast the proceedings. Apologies have been received from Senators Colm Burke, Catherine Noone and Kathryn Reilly. I am delighted to welcome the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (6 May 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 144. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to deal with the remaining mortgages that are under the control of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20013/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (30 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to extend the budget 2014 school book rental scheme grant fund to schools that currently have a book rental scheme and wish to purchase new books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 246. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reinstate section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; if not, his reasons for same; if he has received advice that sections 15 and 16 of the FOI Act 1997 should be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19691/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (30 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 390. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any implications on the Irish airlines superannuation scheme arising from the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013; what these implications are; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19649/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (30 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 415. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the restoration work for Dunsany Cross in Dunsany, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19690/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (30 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 446. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government under what process can a housing estate apply for an exemption from water charges for a set period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18649/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (16 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department expects the prefabs to be replaced with permanent buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18089/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (16 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to change the way the Garda vetting process operates in order that a person who has Garda vetting with one organisation can move to a different organisation without having to reapply for a new clearance from the Garda vetting section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18126/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Youth Unemployment Measures (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting my Topical Issues matter. I also thank the Minister, Deputy Burton, for being present to discuss this important issue. The need for a youth guarantee has been discussed for many years. From meetings I have attended and spoken at since becoming Chairman of the European Union affairs committee, I know that there is political will for a guarantee....

Topical Issue Debate: Youth Unemployment Measures (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for her comments. The guarantee is important for young people around the country. Last week, I spoke in a school in Ashbourne to approximately 80 young students. One of their concerns was the economy. I was able to tell them about our great progress in reducing unemployment levels. As I am sure the Minister is aware, the most recent figures for Kells show that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: If we do, we want to get it right next time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I doubt it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We are hoping to have a member of the French National Assembly, Axelle Lemaire, who represents Ireland, England and Scandinavia, come before the committee. French citizens living here, in the United Kingdom or Scandinavia vote for her. Her office is in Camden Town, London. In the same way as Deputies here come up from the country on a Tuesday and return on a Thursday, she goes to Paris for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: No, but we can ask the Commission for clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: The French have several reserved constituencies, including Australasia and North America. If we had something similar, the size of those constituencies would probably depend on the population in each one. The North American constituency might, for example, have three seats and the Australasian five seats. There would be proportional representation in those constituencies and six people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We will do that. I thank everybody for their contributions. We are grateful for their time and contributions. Fine Gael and the Labour Party will come in after Easter for a similar session. I ask members to remain for some private business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Has Sinn Féin a policy on European elections? Last week we heard that Spanish citizens living in Dublin have the right to vote in the Irish and Spanish constituencies in the European elections. Should someone in the North be able to vote in the European Northern constituency as well as here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: They could play for the football team but they could not vote.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: The group will come in as well.