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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting, as they cause interference with the broadcasting equipment, even when left in silent mode. The committee continues its series of meetings considering critical issues for Ireland in the event that our neighbour, the United Kingdom, decides to exit the European Union. The Prime...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Professor Maher. I welcome back Mr. Eugene Regan. He is on familiar territory. I invite him to address the committee, after which we will bank questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Mr. Regan. Both presentations were very interesting. I remind members that the committee is only considering the implications for Ireland of a UK exit from the EU. We should not comment on the merits of a referendum in other member states for obvious reasons.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There were interesting comments all around. In regard to protocols, the people who drew them up in the first place did not intend to make it easy to either exit from or opt into them. Opting out after opting in is obviously a very complicated process. The area of policing and criminal law is hugely complicated and it could waste a considerable amount of European time. A new European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: There are a couple of other issues. The Professor has just touched on the implications for the Good Friday Agreement and another question is on the possibility of dual citizenshipvis-à-visNorthern Ireland. A couple of other things come to mind. I remember being in Brussels at a meeting just before the economic downturn really hit. Many economic and legal experts were there and there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The committee will soon meet with Mr. Bill Cash, MP, who has an interest in these matters and is not known for his support of the European institutions. The committee will also be meeting Baroness Quin and Mr. Brendan Halligan in the next couple of weeks. On Tuesday 3 March, the Irish ambassador to Great Britain, Mr. Dan Mulhall, will meet members of the UK House of Lords for lunch. It...

Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I notice the hen harrier never came.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Given the ongoing need for an adequate supply of apprentices, when is that Bill expected before the House?

Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should ring the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: How many post offices did Deputy Dooley's party close?

Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: That was a hard one for Deputy Dooley. It did not work out too well.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian Conflict (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union, the United Nations and the international community, in general, are in a position to bring about a peaceful solution to the situation in Ukraine, with particular reference to the need to establish safe areas and zones for the civilian population; if European Union or United Nations peacekeepers will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and his European Union and United Nations colleagues continue in their endeavours to bring about a cessation of the public and private execution of innocent civilians, prisoners, detainees and captives by any organisation, for whatever political or other objectives; the extent to which any such perpetrators will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 37. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if respite grant-care will be offered in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8562/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 40. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the payment a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6 may qualify for while on a back-to-education course in view of the fact that the person was refused a back-to-education allowance and jobseeker's allowance, but was on jobseeker's allowance for three months before commencing a course, which would qualify her for a back-to-education allowance; and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 46. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which it was determined a person (details supplied) in County Kildare received an overpayment of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8561/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an increase in rent support can be approved in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8637/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance if a value added tax number might issue, at an early date, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, in order to facilitate an early business start up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8521/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she and her EU colleagues can counter the propaganda of ISIS which continues to lead to the indoctrination of young persons and their subsequent endangerment as a result of becoming involved with such radical organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8659/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Terrorism (26 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which she and her EU colleagues can combat the radicalisation of young persons throughout Europe who may find themselves drawn to ISIS or associated groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8666/15]