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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Enlargement Strategy: Centre for European Policy Studies (13 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I was disappointed to hear comments from Mr. Juncker about enlargement, particularly given the experiences referred to earlier when the committee visited the Balkans. We were delighted to see the progress made in Montenegro and Albania. There are clear signs they will end up within the European Union in the not too distant future. There has been a slowdown in support from member states for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Enlargement Strategy: Centre for European Policy Studies (13 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Fouéré very much for coming. Members will be aware that he addressed the COSAC plenary session in Dublin in June last year. It is great to see him back and I look forward to his continued engagement with the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: The next item for discussion is COSAC. The attendees from this group are Senator Hayden and Deputy Durkan and next Tuesday we will talk in detail about preparation for COSAC. I ask both Members to mark it in their diaries and ensure they are here. We need to discuss who is doing what at COSAC so it is vital that both of them attend next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Next Tuesday or this day next week. It is vital that Members who are going to COSAC attend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Yes, we are going to discuss our presentation and preparation at our next meeting on Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We are delighted to welcome to the Public Gallery students from University College Cork, who are joining us to learn about the committee's work. We are also delighted to see the others in the Public Gallery. I remind members and our guests to switch off their mobile telephones. It is not sufficient to put them on silent mode; they must be switched off completely. Otherwise, they can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Ms O'Connell for a very comprehensive introduction to the annual report. I agree with her that we need a discussion about Ireland's role within Europe. It was very disturbing to see the turnout rate for the European elections dropping to just over 50% and the election was held on the same day as the local elections. I note that the turnout rate across Europe was lower still and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: In the same manner, rather than cite the attendance at this committee as being 54% - I am looking at familiar faces today - it might be useful to cite the attendance rates of individuals, which might help to encourage attendance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I am sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I agree it does not seem to be a significant number of parliamentary questions from our MEPs. It comes to 384 from 12 MEPs. Deputy Durkan probably asked more in the Dáil in the past year alone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy but perhaps he would wait for the telephone that is ringing to be turned off as it could interfere with his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I call Deputy Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you, Deputy O'Reilly. I now call Ms Noelle O'Connell. There was quite a lot of comment and a number of questions. Bearing in mind we have another meeting and our presenter is present, can we keep the contribution to five or seven minutes? If it is not possible to get through anything, we will take it as written evidence later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Are you saying this as a matter of course?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Therefore, they are aware of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I apologise for rushing Ms O’Connell. Her answers to the various questions were very comprehensive. If she feels she has not answered anything satisfactorily she may send in a written submission and we will make sure that it is circulated to committee members. On behalf of the members I thank Ms O’Connell and Mr. Richmond for their contributions today. We look forward to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Juan Menéndez-Valdés and Ms Mary McCaughey, who are present on behalf of Eurofound to give us a presentation on its activities and priorities. This is meant to be an information session. As such, while we will take some questions afterwards if any arise, we will try to limit those.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Would it be just behind the Benelux countries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Does this refer to employment conditions and wages?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Activities and Priorities: Eurofound (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: If, say, Senator Colm Burke had an individual project with which he wanted some help, could he approach Eurofound to carry out research for him or would it have to be on behalf of the whole committee? How could one or a group of committee members commission research from Eurofound? Would it be pro bonoor would funding have to be provided?