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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: We have a quorum. Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Dominic Hannigan, and Deputy Seán Crowe. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off as they can cause serious problems for the broadcasting system. I welcome television viewers who are watching this meeting live today on the Oireachtas channel on the UPC and Sky networks. The committee is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: If the Deputy could come back after he speaks, that would be great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: On behalf of the committee I welcome our speakers, Baroness Quin of the House of Lords and Mr. Brendan Halligan, chairman of the Institute for International and European Affairs. I look forward to hearing from them on these issues. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank both witnesses for their opening statements. I remind members that the purpose of this meeting is not to interfere in any way in the forthcoming election or to suggest how anyone might vote but to discuss the implications of a referendum or exit on Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Senator and all those who have contributed. I invite Baroness Quin who will be followed by Mr. Halligan to respond to the questions asked and comments made by members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. Halligan for that generous offer. We look forward to reading the book. I thank Mr. Halligan and Baroness Quin for their contributions which have been very informative. I propose that we suspend the meeting briefly in order to allow a change of witnesses. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: The next session will be to hear a statement from the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy, on the Irish Government's view of the prospects for UK-EU relations. I welcome the Minister of State to the meeting. The committee has been holding a series of meetings on the possibility of so-called, BrExit, the possible exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The committee visited...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: Thank you. We have been left in no doubt of the Government's views on our important relationship and its wishes that Britain would remain strong within the European Union. I call Senator Leyden.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I would like to take up the Senator's point. When we were in London at the weekend, we met a wide variety of MPs from both sides of the House of Commons. They touched on a number of issues that were of concern to them or to other people in their parties. They spoke about issues such as loss of sovereignty, immigration and free movement. The question of bureaucracy within the EU was raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: When we were in London, we met a number of Irish groups. There is a very large Irish community there. The ambassador gave a speech last week to the University of London. It was a powerful speech that reiterated the views on Europe of the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Minister of State who is before us. What role could we have in influencing those people?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Minister of State and the other witnesses for appearing before the committee and for their contributions. I propose that the private session be deferred until the next meeting of the committee. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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)

Seán Kyne: It is difficult enough to find love in this world and where two same-sex individuals find love and wish to have this recognised and acknowledged by the State, this should be made possible via civil marriage. This will provide equality and protection to these couples. Those were my views in 2009 when running for re-election to Galway County Council in response to a question put to me by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress of the bike rental scheme operating in County Galway; if there are performance indicators available for the scheme so far; and if reviews of this scheme and others are planned. [9984/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of the traffic issues experienced in County Galway, his Department or the agencies under the remit of his Department have examined alternations or improvements to the Quincentennial Bridge; if such considerations have been ruled out, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9982/15]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Process (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 147. To ask the Taoiseach in the context of reforming the legislative process, if legislation is subject to a review, within a set period of time after its enactment; and if so, the way it is envisaged, such reviews will be carried out. [10455/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 250. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on holding public consultation sessions in counties Galway and Mayo to assist in the development of a regional enterprise strategy for the west; and if he will ensure that the strategy takes into account the different challenges across the region. [10452/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 440. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure the nursing homes support scheme or fair deal scheme are able to process applications as quickly as possible to ensure persons requiring residential care are able to transfer from acute hospitals, as soon as practicable. [10451/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been acquired at a location (details supplied) in County Galway for a new vocational school; if the design team has been appointed in advance of the project; and when it is envisaged that a planning application will be submitted. [10450/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: 630. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on expediting the objective contained in the 20 year strategy for the Irish language between 2010 and 2030 of promoting and supporting the use of packaging which is bilingual in view of the fact that such a step would greatly heighten the visibility of the first language across the country. [10454/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: An Action Plan for Jobs 2015: Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (10 Mar 2015)

Seán Kyne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus a oifigigh. Cuirim fáilte freisin roimh an gcinneadh a rinne an Rialtas agus an Roinn ó thaobh na pleananna réigiúnacha a ullmhú. Beidh siad i nGaillimh ar 23 Márta chun casadh le lucht ghnó an réigiúin agus le grúpaí agus eagrachtaí príobhóideacha agus poiblí chun...