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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 425. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the building work of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3287/15]

Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: The announcement two weeks ago of a commission to investigate mother and baby homes is another step we have to take to deal with the failures of the past. These reports help us to heal past wounds while giving us opportunities to learn from our mistakes. I think the Minister has found the right chair in Judge Yvonne Murphy, who has proven in the past that she is capable of handling complex...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I invite the ambassador to answer as many of the questions as possible and also to sum up his overall position. I accept time is limited.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That was President Juncker.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Perhaps the ambassador can answer those questions and other members wish to ask some questions afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: As Deputy O'Reilly must leave shortly, I suggest we allow him to make a brief contribution before returning to the ambassador for his comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Did the Deputy say the Estonian Prime Minister?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Is it the foreign affairs committee that will be discussing the agreement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: That is good to know. Before reverting to the ambassador, I will take one more member. We will then have a second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the ambassador for outlining the priorities of the Presidency. I have some questions and comments. I am glad to hear that Latvia will examine improving the functioning of the European Union. I spent yesterday in Brussels with my Latvian colleague,Ms Lolita Čigâne, and we discussed how we could improve the inter-institutional agreements between our countries and the role...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: As we have a quorum we can commence public session and I ask our guests to be seated. There will be a number of items of private business later, including the proposed visit to Luxembourg and London. Members can go through those afterwards. I remind guests and witnesses that they should turn off their mobile phones. It is insufficient to put them on a silent setting as they could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Before I call Ms Sharan Kelly, Deputy Durkan wants to make a brief contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I call Ms Sharan Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Deputy Crowe wishes to add a brief comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Thanks to all three of you for your time today and we wish you all the best in the new year. No doubt we will see you again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Where will the event on 22 January be held?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Will each member of the committee get an invite?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: The 22nd is a Thursday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I look forward to it. Did Ms Towey wish to add a comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Year for Development: Dóchas (16 Dec 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: It is in the pack.