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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the ambassador and note the last subject on which he touched as to how one ensures democratic legitimacy at a European level will be debated at the COSAC plenary session next week, to which we look forward. I will begin by asking both ambassadors some regional questions. I have three questions, the first of which relates to integration between the Baltic states and I believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: That will be during Latvia's Presidency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: A Latvian citizen can move somebody up or down the list by expressing a preference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The citizen puts an X against the person he or she wants to be moved up. Can one also move candidates down the list?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Is it drilled in Estonia?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Is it imported or indigenous?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Estonia deserved to win.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I have heard that. Its reputation is well known. We thank both ambassadors for coming here and sharing their views on the current situation in both countries. It is always good to have ambassadors in from our EU colleagues. As Senator Noone said, we look forward to meeting some of their officials and representatives next week, first in Lithuania and then in Riga and Tallinn.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects work to commence on building a new school building (details supplied); if the design work is completed for the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46986/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 360. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way an organisation can get on the list of preferred suppliers for the Office of Public Works; when the next round of applications will be accepted; the criteria for companies that wish to apply; if there are different criteria depending on the size of the companies; the size on the contracts they will be aiming for; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 405. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there are grants available from agencies under his Department's aegis specifically for companies looking to increase the amount of sales and marketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46413/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 604. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is any funding available for groups who are interested in holding events next year to commemorate World War I; if so, the person who is the Department contact for the groups; the amount of funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46882/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 1234. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the difference in the medical card cut-off point of €500 for a single person and €900 for a couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46889/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 1291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering the extension of the Dublin bus routes to other towns in County Meath alongside Dunboyne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47009/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Services Provision (6 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide, in tabular form, the broadband connection status of every primary school in County Meath; including whether or not the school has broadband; the speed of the connection if it does; the type of connection; for schools that have no connection, the date on which each can expect to be connected; the stage this process is at; and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (6 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 170. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the Health Service Executive's plans to introduce bilateral cochlear implants as standard for children that need them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47255/13]

Access to Credit: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Minister for allowing me to speak. The issues raised in this motion are ones I have been hearing from local businesses in my constituency in Meath over the past four years of the crisis. As a small business owner I understand the challenges facing SMEs. I also know how stressful an economic downturn can be for the owner or manager of a firm, with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (12 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 340. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding a barracks (details supplied) in County Meath; his plans to transfer the ownership of the barracks to the council for community groups to use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48311/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 473. To ask the Minister for Health the current policy for the issuing of medical cards to children with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48195/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Commission Work Programme 2014: Discussion (12 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind those present to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the recording equipment. It is not good enough to leave them in silent mode. That also pertains to iPads and other electronic equipment. We have received apologies from Deputies Seán Crowe and Timmy Dooley. The first item on the agenda is a discussion on the European Commission's work programme for 2014....