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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: We are joined today by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Dara Murphy, who will update us on the upcoming General Affairs Council meeting. We expect to hear about issues such as the migration crisis, the UK's position in Europe and its forthcoming referendum and also an issue the committee has discussed at a number of its meetings, the five...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State. He covered many topics and I have no doubt there will be many questions. I share the Minister of State’s concerns about the Europe-wide competitiveness authority and its remit. We have an authority of our own. According to the five presidents’ report the Europe-wide one will have the ability to draw comparisons with economies elsewhere, such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: A vote has been called in the Dáil. Can I check with the Minister of State before he responds to Deputy Byrne that he is okay to stay here through the vote?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Okay. I can certainly continue on. I suggest that Deputy Byrne continue his questioning until he needs to go to the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Some of our members are leaving to go to the Lower House. In the interim, we will hear from Senator Leyden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you, Senator Leyden. The questions that have been put to the Minister of State cover a broad range of issues. I invite him to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: They do not have an independent board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: The other parties share that view.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Does the Minister of State have any information on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: We all share the Senator's sentiments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (12 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for sharing his views and providing the joint committee with a comprehensive presentation. At our next meeting on 29 November, we will be joined by Mr. Jonathan Faull of the European Commission who is head of the team responsible for renegotiating the terms of Britain's membership of the European Union. I look forward to seeing all members at that meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask everybody to turn off mobile phones. They cannot be put on silent mode because even on silent mode, they can affect the broadcasting equipment. I am told the meeting is being shown live on television, so we do not want any viewers having trouble hearing us. I thank everyone very much. We have received apologies from Deputy Derek Keating who hopes to join us later. I am very pleased...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: A number of members wish to contribute so I ask them to limit contributions to two minutes. In that way, we can give everybody a chance. I will kick off and try to keep within the two minutes. I thank Professor Faull for his comments. He mentioned our report. I welcome that the Commission is engaging on this and my understanding is that this is the first time the Commission has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That is quite a few questions. See how you get on with them, Professor Faull.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I have to interrupt Professor Faull to note that a vote has been called in the Dáil. I note that quite a few Senators are here so I propose to continue on. I will sit this out. I would appreciate if members could return as soon as the vote is over. The Official Report of today's meeting will be online presently, so members who are not here when Professor Faull replies to their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: The abolition of tax credits could affect everybody and, in that way, it would not be discriminatory, for example.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Professor Faull for his engagement, which has been very useful, and for answering our questions so comprehensively. We wish him well with the negotiations and remain hopeful of a successful conclusion. I thank the witnesses for appearing before us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: For the information of members who may not have been present for the COSAC contribution, it was agreed that Deputy Dooley will speak on the digital agenda on the afternoon of the Monday and Senator Aideen Hayden will speak on migration on the morning of that day. The clerk will discuss and liaise with the Deputy and Senator on briefing notes. We will return directly to Dublin from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Motion (25 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: As agreed by the joint committee on 21 October, the political contribution will be laid before the Houses and submitted to the relevant Ministers and European Union institutions. Tomorrow, at 2 p.m., the French ambassador will appear before us to discuss the recent atrocities in Paris. That meeting will be followed at 3 p.m. with a meeting with the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Terror Attacks in Paris: Discussion (26 Nov 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask everybody to turn off their mobile phones. They should not be put on silent mode because even when in that mode they can affect the broadcasting equipment. The tragic events of Friday, 13 November in Paris shocked the world. On behalf of the joint committee, I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the ambassador. I thank him for coming before us today to talk about the...