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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 1234. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the difference in the medical card cut-off point of €500 for a single person and €900 for a couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46889/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 1291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is considering the extension of the Dublin bus routes to other towns in County Meath alongside Dunboyne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47009/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Estonia deserved to win.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I have heard that. Its reputation is well known. We thank both ambassadors for coming here and sharing their views on the current situation in both countries. It is always good to have ambassadors in from our EU colleagues. As Senator Noone said, we look forward to meeting some of their officials and representatives next week, first in Lithuania and then in Riga and Tallinn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: A Latvian citizen can move somebody up or down the list by expressing a preference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The citizen puts an X against the person he or she wants to be moved up. Can one also move candidates down the list?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Is it drilled in Estonia?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Is it imported or indigenous?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: That will be during Latvia's Presidency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Was there much inflation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the ambassador and note the last subject on which he touched as to how one ensures democratic legitimacy at a European level will be debated at the COSAC plenary session next week, to which we look forward. I will begin by asking both ambassadors some regional questions. I have three questions, the first of which relates to integration between the Baltic states and I believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Apals. I will take questions from members, beginning with Deputy Bernard Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank both ambassadors. Before I take questions I wish to ask one question of ambassador Apals. It relates to Latvians in Ireland and their experiences. The population of Estonia is approximately 1.3 million and the population of Latvia is more than that, it is 2 million, yet there are probably ten times as many Latvians as Estonians in Ireland. As the ambassador said, there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind those who have just arrived to switch off their mobile telephones. It is not sufficient to place them in silent mode because they will continue to interfere with the recording equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Seán Crowe and Senator Terry Leyden. On behalf of the committee I welcome His Excellency, Mr. Mait Martinson, ambassador of Estonia to Ireland, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 253. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department have had any discussions with the Health Service Executive regarding the waiting times for children who need orthodontic treatment in Navan hospital, County Meath; if they have discussed any possible solutions to this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45454/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commencement of Legislation (22 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 208. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Construction Contracts Bill will come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44297/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Commencement of Legislation (22 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 209. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount a contract needs to be worth for it to be covered under the Construction Contracts Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44298/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 218. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the grants available for companies that are trying to increase their exports for fitting out new premises, buying new equipment and hiring new employees; if there is a single contact in Enterprise Ireland a company could approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44302/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Ireland (22 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 259. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has carried out an audit of how easy it is for employers to post jobs on the FÁS website; if not, is this something that she will consider doing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44335/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Resolution Board Remit (22 Oct 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 373. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the legislation that will put the Pyrite Resolution Board on a statutory footing will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44682/13]