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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges in Urban Belfast: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I apologise to Reverend Hamilton, but there is about five minutes to go before the vote takes place. Would it be possible for him to sum up? We will meet again after the next session. We will meet informally and have an opportunity to talk then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges in Urban Belfast: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: We will take Reverend Hamilton up on that offer. Reverend Gribben has approximately two minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Challenges in Urban Belfast: Discussion (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank all three delegates; their attendance is much appreciated. This is the beginning of the conversation and we will take up their invitation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I apologise to the delegates for the delay in reaching them. Between votes and other distractions, we are behind schedule. I welcome the representatives of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and look forward to getting their insight into the journey from prison to peace and efforts towards conflict transformation by way of bottom-up projects. The bottom-up approach is of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: Thank you, Ms Kilmurray. I now invite questions from members, beginning with Deputy Frank Feighan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Deputy Ferris for that. Does Mr. Kevin Mulgrew wish to lead in the response to those questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: Does anybody else wish to comment on the issues raised? If not, I will take questions from Deputy Smith and Ms Gildernew.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: We can reflect on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: There is no pressure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: Before allowing Mr. Kevin Mulgrew to respond, I note the gremlins are at us today, as another vote has been called. I will keep the meeting going and perhaps one person also should remain behind, thereby allowing the other members to leave. As Ms Michelle Gildernew is still here, we can keep going.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: As Ms Gildernew had finished her questioning, Deputy Kirk is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: No, that is helpful. Mr. Dunbar wants to come in and he will be followed by Mr. Howcroft.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Dunbar for his input. The issue of a Bill of Rights is raised regularly at the committee, as he will be aware.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: I think you are a Strabane man, Paul, are you not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Ex-Prisoners and Conflict Transformation: Discussion with Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: On Monday, I learned that there are 300 ex-combatants in Strabane alone, which is not a big place. It gave me some perspective as regards numbers. It was stated that it is not just a Six Counties problem, which is correct. To turn it the other way, the solution is not just a Six Counties solution. The flag is also being flown for Cork. I know the good work that all the witnesses are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: The committee fully supported this project from day one. I will ask a full member of the committee to propose this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: There are negotiations ongoing. Is it agreed that we send a letter to the SEUPB secretariat seeking more time and space? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Business of Joint Committee (21 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: He certainly has.

Other Questions: Regional Development (27 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: 22. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on his efforts to create new jobs in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50486/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Regulation (27 Nov 2013)

Joe McHugh: 20. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the importance of reducing the administrative burden on businesses as a means of driving commerce here; if he will refer specifically to tax compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50487/13]