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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Growth can be expected to slow down.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Like our old pension fund, only bigger

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Yes. Perhaps we might talk about it after the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee, I thank Mr. Durkan and express our gratitude to him for giving of his time. I propose that the committee continue in private session as it has a number of items on its agenda about which it needs to talk. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: We have waited a long time to speak on this Bill in the House, as it is a policy issue that has been discussed at length since this Government was formed four years ago. There has been divided opinion about the merits of the legislation, because there is divided opinion in the country as a whole as to what this legislation will mean for family life in Ireland. The Bill recognises the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Bodies Data (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 290. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide the number, and name, of all semi-State companies, statutory agencies, monitoring and advisory committees under the remit of his Department; details of the members of the boards of these organisations, including the profession or occupation of members; the expenses associated with membership; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 410. To ask the Minister for Health his views on amendment of the public health Bill 2015 to include a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9051/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 604. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the borrowings that Drogheda Port Company currently has, when the port is transferred to Louth County Council as per the national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8970/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 605. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the borrowings of Drogheda Port Company will be secured or unsecured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8971/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 606. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the borrowings of Drogheda Port Company are unsecured, if a letter of comfort in respect of the borrowings or a negative pledge in respect of the company's assets will be issued to the lenders by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8972/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 607. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if detailed planning has been done by his Department as to the borrowing expectations, and ability, of Drogheda Port Company, if and when it is transferred to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8973/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (3 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 614. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a ban on alcohol sponsorship for sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9052/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (4 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 131. To ask the Minister for Health if he will maintain the level of funding that is provided to a service (details supplied) in view of the great impact it has on the lives of the persons who attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9468/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (4 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 213. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the grants available for local community groups to apply for funding to build a bench; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9494/15]

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Tá áthas orm bheith anseo anocht chun an t-ábhar seo a phlé. When I was growing up in Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s, homosexuality was still a crime. Today, in this House and throughout the houses of Ireland, gay people can be open and honest about themselves. For many of us it is a freedom that was unimaginable back in those days of the 1980s. Anybody middle aged or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: We have received apologies from Deputy Timmy Dooley and Senator Terry Leyden. I remind members and guests that they need to switch off their mobile phones fully; it is not sufficient to leave them in silent mode. Today there will be two separate sessions, the first of which, which will conclude at 3 p.m., is with the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Dara...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I will go first. Today, we will limit contributions to three minutes per person because of the time constraints. I will try to keep mine to that. I wish to raise two subjects, namely, Greece and Macedonia. Regarding Greece, many believe that the four-month programme agreed in February is starting to unwind. My understanding is that, of the emergency liquidity assistance, ELA, of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That was the Greek defence Minister speaking about his colleagues across the European Union. I am concerned that we are seeing an increase in the temperature of the argument and ask the Minister of State whether he thinks the different positions are reconcilable. In regard to the situation in Macedonia, we have previously discussed issues relating to the Balkans. We are concerned about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I got that point. I thank Deputy Halligan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Please address comments through the Chair.