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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: We could not possibly comment. Thank you for that very interesting presentation. Do committee members have any questions or comments on either or both of the two proposals?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Excellent, we shall remember that offer, thank you.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: It does not opt in to the discussion about it at present. That is what this is about.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Through the Chair, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: A brief response, please.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: I thank the Minister.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Indeed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: I want to get back to the two motions in question I call Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Excuse me, Minister, I want to remind Senators, there is a division in the Seanad, for any Senators who wish to vote.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: The Minister said there are 25 member states involved, which means three are not. Which countries are they and why are they not involved?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Do we know the reason?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: I assume there will be a sub-office of the European Patent Office in this jurisdiction or is one already established? How will that operate? Will the Irish Patents Office cease to exist or what is the position?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: Will we see instances of this specialised patent court sitting in this State?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: What about the owner of a smaller business who may not be able to travel to Brussels or wherever? It would be more convenient if it could have a sitting in this State. On the other one, 160 Acts are mentioned in addition to the five that are of concern. What is the view of the United Kingdom on these issues? Do we know what they have decided to do because we must be cognisant of what they do?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: That is it. The Minister's voice held up. I thank him very much for attending.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (6 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
- Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in developing Spike Island as a tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46977/13]
- Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken to promote and develop the tourism potential of Spike Island and the Cork Harbour area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/13]
- Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)
David Stanton: I ask these questions in light of the recent welcome decision by Fáilte Ireland to approve the application by Cork County Council for funding for the Fortress Spike Island project. As the Minister of State is aware, the island is in Cork Harbour. There are three strands to the project: the military history of Spike Island and the Cork Harbour defence, the prison life and transportation...