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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.

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]

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]

Europe Week: Statements (6 May 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: This year Europe Week is at a significant juncture, falling in the middle of the campaign for the European elections which will take place throughout the European Union between 20 and 23 May. Campaigns are well under way. While it may be tempting for some to sell the election as an opportunity to cast a protest vote on domestic policies, to do so is disingenuous and a wasted opportunity....

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]

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...

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: Thank you, Minister. Our first contributor will be Deputy O'Reilly.

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 hope he is not intending to leave us.

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: The next speaker is Deputy Dooley.

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: We are approaching a situation where we will have to let Deputy Dooley respond. I think Deputy Durkan's point is made. We should focus on the task before us.

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 will have to let Deputy Dooley back in.

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 thank Deputy Durkan. Will Deputy Dooley think about a short response in a couple of minutes?

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: If the Senator has finished-----

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 apologise, I thought the Senator had concluded.

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 invite Deputy Dooley to make a short comment to the Minister of State.