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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: It would sound the death knell of democratic politics if we ended up with a lack of differing views and policies. I completely disagree with Mr. Murphy but I find myself having to defend him. That is a unique position to be in but that is what debate is about.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I have been heckled more than the guests, which is unusual. I would like Mr. Murphy to respond to my next point. Is there a contradiction at the heart of his argument? He wants more Keynesianism and investment but is against the financial markets which supply that investment. He wants more investment, and I assume that he also wants borrowing at times, but he views the very forces that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: We will let everyone come in again if they wish but please let everyone finish off their points first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: However, please allow him to finish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Durkan may come back again if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Durkan, please let him finish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Mr. Murphy has answered it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. Does Deputy Eric Byrne wish to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I will allow Deputy Durkan to correct one point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: We do. I am beginning to understand why the Chairman, Deputy Hannigan, left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I would allow the use of such language if the individuals in question were present and able to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I will conclude with a point on the European Parliament, on which the joint committee had a discussion. I am not sure if members read an article in yesterday's edition of the Financial Times, which states: Thanks to the 2009 Lisbon treaty, which dramatically expanded its powers - and the guile of some enterprising members - the European parliament now ranks as one of the most influential...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (12 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will give consideration to a proposal whereby persons on the live register and in receipt of jobseekers payments can avail of a Social Welfare holiday for a time limited period in order to allow them seek employment overseas and whereby on their return they would still have the same benefits available to them; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (12 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration that has been given to including removing the current distinction between owned animals and those animals living in a wild state in the proposed Animal Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12296/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (12 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made in drafting legislation that will enable the Gardaí to prosecute those found in the illegal possession of prescription drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12640/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (12 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the current policy of fluoridating our water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12754/13]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (Resumed) (14 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: My point relates to the discussion we have just had and it is on the status of our investigation into Dublin Docklands Development Authority. Our inquiry into the matter was paused because of a court case at the time in question. My understanding, which the clerk may be able to confirm, is that the court case is now no longer taking place. If so, does this give our committee the ability to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 – Social Protection
Chapter 21 – Expenditure on Welfare and Employment Schemes
Chapter 22 – Welfare Overpayment Debts
Chapter 23 – Regularity of Social Welfare Payments
Social Insurance Fund – Annual Accounts 2011 (14 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the witnesses for attending and for their preparation for the meeting. I acknowledge that the staff of the Department are doing very difficult work in trying circumstances. In particular, the community welfare officers do great work in trying times, which we must acknowledge. I will discuss the fraud issue but shift first to an issue that was mentioned in the Department's opening...