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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: It seems the way the subject is being taught is not ideal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Or read a book.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That is borne out by the turnout figures for European elections among young people, although our figures are not as low as they are in some countries. In Slovenia, for example, I understand the figure is 13%, or one in seven. Nevertheless, it is an issue we need to address.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: This is a good time to bring in Noelle Ms O'Connell. I understand European Movement Ireland does a lot of work with schools and other organisations to improve knowledge of EU matters. Ms O'Connell might wish to pick up on some of the points the delegates from Youth Work Ireland have raised and address some of the questions put by members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I apologise for interrupting Ms O'Connell. A vote has been called in the Dáil, which means we will have to suspend business in four minutes or so. If Ms O'Connell can conclude in that time, it would be great. Otherwise, we will have to come back in about 20 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Changing Attitudes towards the European Union: Discussion (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Before we go into private session, I ask that our guests meet us on the plinth at the front of the complex at 3.15 p.m. for the photocall that has been arranged. I thank them for attending and I apologise for rushing proceedings but a vote is taking place elsewhere. We will now go into private session briefly in order to agree to send a letter to the Taoiseach in respect of migration. Is...

Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (7 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Deputy Halligan for his kind remarks. I welcome this debate on the challenges facing the European Union. As Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, it is a pleasure to speak on this issue on Europe Day. It is fitting that we mark Europe Day and recall that Europe, notwithstanding the flaws and many difficulties with which we are faced, about which we heard...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (6 May 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 534. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new planning guidelines for wind farm developments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17424/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (30 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 48. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps her Department is taking to make it easier for self-employed persons who lose their jobs to get back into employment or to start their own businesses again; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17069/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (30 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the building of a sports hall at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17063/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Springboard Programme (30 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase the number of courses that are available to those on jobseeker's allowance on the Springboard and Skillnet website. [17070/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Springboard Programme (30 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if participants who are on jobseeker's allowance and who are doing a course through Springboard have to pay to do their examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17071/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask those in the Public Gallery, witnesses and members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. It is not sufficient to put them on silent mode as they can interfere with the broadcasting equipment even when left in silent mode. Today the committee will be briefed on, and will discuss, the current crisis in the Mediterranean Sea. We will also discuss European migration policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the ambassador for his contribution. Our next speaker is Mr. Peter Sutherland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank all three guests for their contributions. On behalf of the joint committee, I also thank the organisations and individuals outside the Houses who have made submissions on this issue in recent days. In particular, I thank the UNHCR for its contribution. The contributions received have been circulated to individual committee members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That is an important point which we should remember.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: There are quite a few questions to answer so I suggest we take it in the same order in which we took the original contributions so we will start off with the ambassador. Perhaps the ambassador could answer the questions he thinks are most relevant and we will see where we get to. Hopefully, all of the questions will be covered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee, I thank all our guests for coming in today and giving us their thoughts. I will ask our officials to draft a paper on today’s proceedings with some of today’s conclusions-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Migration Policy and Current Situation in Mediterranean Sea: Discussion (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: It will not be easy but it can be done. As Senator Leyden knows, our officials are very good. They will circulate that in advance of next week’s meeting for approval then. We will then send it to the Taoiseach. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank all our guests for their contributions today.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (29 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the list of professions which are approved for section 7 of the passport application process; if there has been any update on the status of engineers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16881/15]