Results 2,921-2,940 of 3,550 for speaker:Dominic Hannigan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We have our next session's guests-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Could Mr. Ligeti send an e-mail to the committee on that issue and answer the question in writing? I will ensure it is circulated, but I am conscious that we have a number of guests outside who were due to appear before the committee at 3 o'clock, so we must press on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We are very grateful that Mr. Ligeti has attended the committee today, and I thank him for his time. I also thank Mr. Devitt for attending the committee. Before we suspend the session, I remind members and guests that we will be having a further session on the rule of law this Thursday, attended by the Hungarian ambassador, so we can continue our conversation on this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We will continue now with our consideration of the review of Europe's 2020 strategy. On behalf of the committee I thank all of the organisations that made submissions to the committee. We solicited public comment on the strategy and received a number of submissions. Today, we are delighted to hear from some stakeholders. I welcome Dr. Pat Ivory, who will address the committee, and Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Before asking colleagues to ask questions, I have some queries. Dr. Ivory mentioned how hard it will be to hit particular targets and he mentioned some specific goals, including that of employment. In the submission you seemed to suggest that if targets are not met, they should perhaps be reviewed for appropriateness. What are you suggesting and how would we review them? What procedures...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We know more has to be done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I am conscious of the time limit and would not be surprised if there was a vote shortly. I ask each organisation to limit its answers and concluding remarks to five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: On the living wage, I remind the committee that the jobs committee has appointed a rapporteur to prepare a report on the issue of the living wage. We expect to see further development on that in the next few months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: To be clear, is it pay level or quality of job? They can be two distinct things.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: A really well paid job could be very boring.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: So, it is more pay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Does Dr. Ivory want to come in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Just one at a time, Dr. Pat Ivory to be followed by Ms Brid O'Brien.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: In the first instance is there research and, if so, where is it published?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Dr. Ivory. I call Ms Brid O'Brien to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Ms O'Brien. On behalf of the committee I thank the witnesses for giving us their views and answering our questions.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 287. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will ensure minimum cuts are made to her Department's 2015 budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38699/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (14 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 394. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will ensure there are no cuts to the Forás na Gaeilge budget for 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39051/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (14 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 395. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider allocating €12 million as a capital budget for Údarás Na Gaeltachta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39052/14]