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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Social Dimension of Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee I thank Ms O'Connor and Mr. Doorley for attending, for their presentations and for answering our questions. We will be preparing a political contribution that will be sent to the Commission within the next ten days. We will make sure Ms O'Connor and Mr. Doorley get a copy of that.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Treaties (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 106. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is technically possible for section 48 of the Treaty on European Union to be amended so as to allow a part of an existing member state to continue to be part of the EU if that part were to secede from membership of the existing member state; if such were to occur, if a referendum would be required in Ireland to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Safety Regulations (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 326. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps home owners can take if they discover that the fire wall between their home and their neighbour's home has not been finished, which means the home does not comply with fire regulations, but the builder of the home has gone out of business; if, where they have an insurance policy with HomeBond, the work needed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 385. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to an increase in reported crime in an area (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the action the Garda intends to take to reduce it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53059/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 519. To ask the Minister for Health the budget for the fair deal scheme for 2014; if it is expected that there will be a reduction in funding; if there are any plans to change the way the scheme operates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52864/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask that mobile phones be turned off and advise those sitting close to microphones that iPads will interfere with the recording equipment and should also be turned off. Apologies have been received from Deputies Seán Crowe and Dara Murphy and Senator Kathryn Reilly. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We also share the Minister of State's disappointment with regard to the situation in Ukraine which it is hoped will be resolved satisfactorily. The EEAS is a very important result of the Lisbon treaty. I was concerned to read reports in the newspapers about the level of expenditure on the EEAS since its inception. The figure is currently €400 million a year for 139 embassies or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: In the remaining 30 minutes of the meeting I want to start our discussion on the review of foreign policy and external relations. Submissions are required to be made by 4 February so we will be returning to the subject. I ask the Minister of State to start the discussions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for his attendance and for outlining the nature of this review. I perceive today's meeting to be a commencement of the process and I would like to think the joint committee will submit a statement to the review in advance of the deadline on 4 February. Consequently, members probably will have a number of discussions in this regard in the new year and can feed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I am conscious of the time constraints on the Minister of State. Rather than asking specific questions, members indicated a general desire to be involved in the review and expressed a willingness to engage with it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We will do that. On a separate matter, is the January meeting of the General Affairs Council a formal or informal gathering?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I understand it will take place in the third week January.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: If it is to take place in late January, it would be best if the Minister of State were to appear before us again in advance of the meeting, probably in mid-January

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Review of Foreign Policy: Discussion with Minister of State (10 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Subject to the Minister of State's diary, we will seek to arrange a meeting with him in the week prior to the General Affairs Council.

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The people of Kells fully support the proposal to build a new secondary school. The issue is the location of the school. There are two sites, one on the Cavan Road at the north end of the town and one on the Navan Road at the south end of the town. The Kells development plan has zoned both sites for the purposes of building a new school. The important thing for us is that the right site...

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply, which we welcome, along with his commitment to consider this proposal. I welcome his saying that he will study the additional development costs. Within the programme for Government we have committed to examining cost-benefit analyses. I expect that these development costs will not be financial only but will include social costs, such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (17 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind committee members and guests to turn off their mobile phones. It is not sufficient to put them on silent as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. We have received apologies from Deputy Dara Murphy. The first item on our agenda today is the 2012 annual report of the European Court of Auditors. On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome to the meeting the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (17 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Do they attract more audits than other areas as a result of the high level of non-compliance?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (17 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Cardiff for his presentation. A number of members of the committee visited the Court of Auditors earlier this year. I thank Mr. Cardiff for hosting us at that time. I know from speaking to my fellow committee members that we all came away with a much greater knowledge and awareness of the work of the Court of Auditors. On the annual report, it is disappointing to see that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report 2012: Discussion with European Court of Auditors (17 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The key message in the report is that the areas most prone to errors were rural development, the environment, fisheries and health. While I am not directly involved in agriculture, I have some knowledge of the sector as I represent a mixed constituency. I often receive complaints, as I am sure do other representatives of rural Ireland, about the minutiae of the new mapping system. Given...