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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I think we are rather good in this committee. We are okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I suggest we start on the left of the room and work our way across to get the responses from each of our guests. I ask them to limit comments to five minutes including any final comments they wish to make. Let us begin with Councillor Sheehan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: Following mainstreaming, the respective committees undertake it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: The Senator is right that it is important for the Committee of the Regions at the local level to join forces with us at the national level. We know exactly what are the issues.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: Very good.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I thank Ms Gerstenberger. It is very interesting to hear her perspective. Eurofound representatives are due to come before the committee next month to speak about the work done by the organisation. I will begin by raising an issue raised by most of our speakers, namely, the regional disparities that exist. In his submission, Councillor Sheehan provides figures on what that disparity...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I thank Councillor Byrne. The next speaker is Councillor Neale Richmond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: This is our last session on the Europe 2020 strategy, which is the EU strategy for sustainable and inclusive growth. In July, the committee invited submissions from the public on the strategy and today we have the opportunity to directly engage with stakeholders and hear their views as articulated in their submissions. On behalf of the committee I thank all of the organisations that...
- Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: As the Minister stated, the budget will put money into the pockets of lower and middle income families throughout the country. It is the first budget introduced during our term of office, during the past six years, which has done this. That to which I refer has only been made possible because of the very tough decisions the Government has taken since it came to power and as a result of the...
- Financial Resolutions 2015 - Financial Resolution No. 3: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: Will the Minister ensure there is a gender balance? The last intake comprised 80% males and 20% females.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (14 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: 394. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will ensure there are no cuts to the Forás na Gaeilge budget for 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39051/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (14 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: 395. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider allocating €12 million as a capital budget for Údarás Na Gaeltachta; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39052/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: 287. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will ensure minimum cuts are made to her Department's 2015 budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38699/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: A really well paid job could be very boring.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: So, it is more pay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: Does Dr. Ivory want to come in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: Just one at a time, Dr. Pat Ivory to be followed by Ms Brid O'Brien.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: In the first instance is there research and, if so, where is it published?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I thank Dr. Ivory. I call Ms Brid O'Brien to conclude.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)
Dominic Hannigan: I thank Ms O'Brien. On behalf of the committee I thank the witnesses for giving us their views and answering our questions.