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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: VFM Report on Reserve Defence Force: Discussion with Minister for Defence (23 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We have five minutes for Dr. Ahearne to answer as many questions as he can. If either of the witnesses feel they have not answered everything, after reviewing the transcript they can send in further information in writing and we will ensure it is circulated to members.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Quality Issues (14 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps residents in a village can take if they are unhappy with the results of a county council's water quality report if they feel the water is still sub-standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48634/13]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (26 Jun 2012)

Dominic Hannigan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action a homeowner can take if they feel that their home has not been built to the specifications of the 2003 Building Regulations and wish to make a complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30594/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Newly Elected Irish MEPs: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...of my colleagues there described TTIP as the biggest social threat in Europe today. There are significant concerns about the TTIP proposals and what they will mean for the social market. What kind of feelings are the MEPs picking up, although they are not long in their positions, from across the political groupings at Parliament level about TTIP? There have been a wide range of...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. As one who spent some time on local authorities I feel this is necessary. Otherwise, I would be concerned that in some instances the managers will not respond and will not tell the various organisations why they failed to take account of their proposals. I cannot let this rest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I apologise for rushing Ms O’Connell. Her answers to the various questions were very comprehensive. If she feels she has not answered anything satisfactorily she may send in a written submission and we will make sure that it is circulated to committee members. On behalf of the members I thank Ms O’Connell and Mr. Richmond for their contributions today. We look forward to...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 Feb 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: ...be concerned that this is not clear. We have some very bright returning officers and no doubt they will make it their job to understand this, but I am concerned more about how the councillor who feels very much under pressure at the eighth or ninth count of the day or the candidate who thinks he or she is about to get elected will react to this and how we will explain this to them. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: ...to show solidarity. I ask the Leader to use his offices to impress on the Minister the need to support these families. As Senator Ó Murchú said, we should make the US Government aware of our feelings on this matter and ask it, as called for by Amnesty International, to make visitation rights available to their families.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: .... Trócaire made the point in its September report that public opinion would probably support a rise and now would be the opportune time to make that increase. I support such an increase and feel it would help other countries to increase their contributions. Will the Deputy Leader ask the Minister with responsibility for overseas development to come to the House for a discussion on...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Dominic Hannigan: Members feel strongly about the failure to accept these amendments. Those on the Opposition benches have been approached by organisations such as FLAC, Amnesty International and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties in respect of this matter. Senators on this side have posed questions, as has Senator Boyle on the Government side. I agree with the latter in that there is a large hole in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: ...to the hospital in Drogheda. It is very important to keep this under control and I would like the Leader to raise it with the Minister. If the staff and management of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital feel they need additional resources to monitor the position and ensure it does not get worse, we should ensure that the Minister will make those resources available.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Management Information Technology Systems: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Dominic Hannigan: ...failure and when it seems to fly in the face of European Union competition rules. Like Senator O'Neill, I think it would help if we heard something from the Department or Teagasc as to why they feel there is a need to enter the market. I will leave it at that. I have another meeting but I did want to attend and, as I have said, I have met the gentlemen before and I think this is worthy...

Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

Dominic Hannigan: ...partners will be given the same tax treatment as the children of a married couple and that includes step-children, adopted children and, in some cases, foster children. They should not be made to feel any different just because they grow up in a same sex partnership unit. This is good news and it marks the grounds for better rights for children across Irish society. The legislation is...

Seanad: Air Services. (27 Sep 2007)

Dominic Hannigan: ...Shannon and Heathrow for the economic benefit of the region. That was Government policy and was reflected in the articles of association. Shares were purchased in the airline on that basis. I feel some sympathy for the Minister for Transport because I think he has been sold a pup. The company has decided to ride roughshod over the policy the Government put in place to protect regional...

Topical Issue Debate: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (19 Feb 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...they wrote to me, as follows:It was great to hear that additional funding has been allocated to establish a school book rental scheme in budget 2014 but now I learn that Stamullen is not acceptable as this. As a result I now feel that I have actually hurt the school by putting in so much work last year and making the school ineligible to apply for additional funding even though we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (28 Feb 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...World War were written off by the British, the Americans, the Swiss and, I think, even the Irish? Does the German population know the detail of that debt write-off? Mr. O'Brien referred to the feelings of the various political parties in the United Kingdom. Last week the German President, Joachim Gauck, made interesting remarks about the United Kingdom when he referred to the potential...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Dominic Hannigan: ...held in Sligo a couple of weeks ago which was attended by a number of Senators, including Senators Walsh, MacSharry and Coghlan. I was surprised at the low level of morale among councillors who feel undervalued by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. It would be helpful if we had a debate on planning to include the roles and responsibilities of local authority...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Dominic Hannigan: ...that the Seanad sit and deal with Committee Stage of the Bills relating to multi-unit developments and the property regulation authority. Thousands of families in Dublin and its commuter belt are feeling the impact of the lack of regulation in this area. Their payments to management companies are often excessive and are often levied without consideration for the actual fees involved and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...to the UK national Parliament. My understanding is that it was not a huge list of items that came out of that particular review. From looking at the debate in the UK over the past 12 months, I feel the question is more focused towards freedom of people and workers. I noticed in today's Financial Timesthat one of the most senior trade diplomats has said he does not think the programme of...

Topical Issue Debate: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme Extension (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...a half years. While all this has been happening, there are still 35 women who are waiting to find out whether they will receive the redress that they deserve and to which they are entitled. We feel the women deserve better than what they are getting. My office spoke to the advocacy group Patient Focus this morning. It is very concerned about the response that the Taoiseach gave in...