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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)
John Halligan: I thank the witnesses for their very detailed contributions. It is interesting that we are dealing with an all-women delegation. EU statistics show the high rate of unemployment among women. It is interesting that youth unemployment is extremely high in the EU with approximately 20.8 million people currently unemployed in Europe. Youth unemployment in Greece is running at about 56%. I...
- Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (7 May 2015)
John Halligan: I propose to concentrate on the critical situation in the Ukraine, which we all know could have dire consequences for all of Europe. Like every other Deputy, I abhor the Russian aggression in the Ukraine. However, there is a danger that the West will overlook the ongoing widespread corruption in the Ukraine, which does not appear to have abated since President Yanukovych was removed from...
- Business of Dáil (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: On a point of order, as this is such an important issue, if there is speaking time available, it should be used.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Yes.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: On a point of order, what happens to be the problem?
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Is the Taoiseach okay with that?
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: I was not due to speak until 1.15 p.m.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: I am here 15 minutes ahead of time.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: No.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: On a point of order, the Technical Group was allocated 30 minutes-----
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: -----at 1 o'clock. My speaking time was at 1.15 p.m. and I just happened to be here. I do not know where the other two are.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Thank you very much, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: I have only ten minutes so I will not keep the Taoiseach too long.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Sure I will take the half hour if I have to; I do not mind. It is little wonder that the citizens of the country are furious, frustrated and in many cases worn down to a degree. Whenever I make criticism it is always measured. I do not criticise individuals, but I am here in opposition to hold the Government to account and that is what I have to do. The Government is completely...
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: -----he would see clear evidence to the contrary. Does the Minister of State not know the statistics in Waterford?
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: He does; then he will not disagree with me. This recovery of which the Government is so proud is certainly not spread between the regions.
- Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Data from the Nevin Economic Research Institute suggests that 90% of the jobs created in the past year were in Dublin and the eastern side of the country. That agency is recognised by the Government as having pretty good facts in recent years. I would like to hear the Government's comments on the statistics from the Nevin Economic Research Institute. The regions have suffered...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: We are not talking about the Waterford Viking Triangle. That is a separate process. It has nothing to do with the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: 5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for omitting Waterford’s Atlantic coastline from the Wild Atlantic Way initiative; the reason Waterford did not meet the route selection criteria; the number of the 366 feedback submissions that were opposed to Waterford’s inclusion; if he will consider recommending an amendment to the Wild Atlantic Way to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)
John Halligan: Could the Minister of State please explain the rationale behind omitting Waterford's Atlantic coastline from the Wild Atlantic Way initiative and why Waterford did not meet the route selection criteria? How many of the 366 feedback submissions opposed Waterford's inclusion? Will the Minister of State consider amending the route of the Wild Atlantic Way to incorporate Waterford's coastline?