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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (13 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Before we begin, I ask members and witnesses to turn off their mobile telephones, as they interfere with the sound system. Putting them on silent mode is not sufficient. Apologies have been received from Deputy Anne Ferris and Senator Katherine Zappone. The purpose of the meeting is to consider two motions that have been laid before the Dáil and Seanad: COM (2013) 258, proposal for a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (13 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: That is good to know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Legislative Proposals: Discussion (13 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her presentation which was fairly straightforward and easy to understand. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is the first member indicating a desire to contribute.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Data (12 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 198. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on making changes to the JobBridge scheme such as opening up the scheme to persons who are signing for credits but not receiving a social welfare payment or allowing participants on the scheme to supplement their income by engaging in casual part-time evening or weekend work and still retain their full payment; and if she will make a...

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made in developing Spike Island as a tourist attraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46977/13]

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken to promote and develop the tourism potential of Spike Island and the Cork Harbour area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46978/13]

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I ask these questions in light of the recent welcome decision by Fáilte Ireland to approve the application by Cork County Council for funding for the Fortress Spike Island project. As the Minister of State is aware, the island is in Cork Harbour. There are three strands to the project: the military history of Spike Island and the Cork Harbour defence, the prison life and transportation...

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his positive reply and for the assistance and support he has given to this important project for Cork Harbour and the region. I have three short supplementary questions and I would appreciate it if you will allow me to come in later after the Minister of State's response, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. As the Minister of State indicated, we are now within the...

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I am sure the Minister is aware that more than 40,000 people were transported to Australia and Tasmania up to 1893. A significant number of those so-called convicts were transported through Spike Island and Cork Harbour. Would the Minister of State consider the construction of a national memorial on Spike Island and also to arrange for a similar memorial to be constructed in Australia?...

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Is the Minister of State aware that 1 million Australian tourists visit the United Kingdom each year and that they spend more than £1 billion there? Does he agree that there is a major opportunity to highlight the connection between Spike Island and Tasmania in Australia and to link the areas? Would the Minister of State consider arranging for the designation of the artillery and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: The Minister said there are 25 member states involved, which means three are not. Which countries are they and why are they not involved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Do we know the reason?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I assume there will be a sub-office of the European Patent Office in this jurisdiction or is one already established? How will that operate? Will the Irish Patents Office cease to exist or what is the position?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Will we see instances of this specialised patent court sitting in this State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: What about the owner of a smaller business who may not be able to travel to Brussels or wherever? It would be more convenient if it could have a sitting in this State. On the other one, 160 Acts are mentioned in addition to the five that are of concern. What is the view of the United Kingdom on these issues? Do we know what they have decided to do because we must be cognisant of what they do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: That is it. The Minister's voice held up. I thank him very much for attending.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Nov 2013)

David Stanton: Indeed.