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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: On the living wage, I remind the committee that the jobs committee has appointed a rapporteur to prepare a report on the issue of the living wage. We expect to see further development on that in the next few months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: To be clear, is it pay level or quality of job? They can be two distinct things.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I am conscious of the time limit and would not be surprised if there was a vote shortly. I ask each organisation to limit its answers and concluding remarks to five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Before asking colleagues to ask questions, I have some queries. Dr. Ivory mentioned how hard it will be to hit particular targets and he mentioned some specific goals, including that of employment. In the submission you seemed to suggest that if targets are not met, they should perhaps be reviewed for appropriateness. What are you suggesting and how would we review them? What procedures...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We know more has to be done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We will continue now with our consideration of the review of Europe's 2020 strategy. On behalf of the committee I thank all of the organisations that made submissions to the committee. We solicited public comment on the strategy and received a number of submissions. Today, we are delighted to hear from some stakeholders. I welcome Dr. Pat Ivory, who will address the committee, and Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We have our next session's guests-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Could Mr. Ligeti send an e-mail to the committee on that issue and answer the question in writing? I will ensure it is circulated, but I am conscious that we have a number of guests outside who were due to appear before the committee at 3 o'clock, so we must press on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We are very grateful that Mr. Ligeti has attended the committee today, and I thank him for his time. I also thank Mr. Devitt for attending the committee. Before we suspend the session, I remind members and guests that we will be having a further session on the rule of law this Thursday, attended by the Hungarian ambassador, so we can continue our conversation on this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: We will have a quick question from Deputy Joe O'Reilly. I understand the doctor has a flight to catch. We said we would have him out by 3 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Deputy O'Reilly. He has raised some interesting points, because some would say that perhaps in the haste to expand the EU back in the early 2000s we were remiss in ensuring that some of the states that joined were up to speed, not just in terms of bringing in the laws that the EU requires but also with regard to changing attitudes within those countries. Many people now say that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: It would be useful to pause at this point. Before I ask members to put questions, I invite Mr. Devitt to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Members will be aware that a session with the Hungarian ambassador has been scheduled for Thursday. I have no doubt that we will hear his point of view on these matters. Members will then have an opportunity to raise directly with him the issues discussed at this meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind members, guests and observers that their mobile phones must be switched off. It is not sufficient to leave them in silent mode, as they may interfere with the broadcasting equipment. We have received apologies for his absence from Deputy Seán Crowe. There are two items for discussion on the agenda. First, the joint committee will hear an update on the rule of law in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you Mr. Devitt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Rule of Law in the European Union: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I know that Mr. Ligeti provided a briefing paper going through various organisations that are currently having difficulties on their setup. It would be useful if he gave members a flavour of the existing situation and then I will invite questions.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Legal Cases (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 128. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of times in each of the past three years that her Department has been brought to the High Court regarding a social protection payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37821/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Support Services Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 262. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the Irish Deaf Society and their calls for Irish Sign Language to be recognised by the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37672/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (7 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: 423. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to invest in Ireland's overseas aid budget in his budget proposal for budget 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37979/14]