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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Deputy Byrne. We heard some questions about political legitimacy and the future involvement of the United Kingdom. At the start of his presentation Mr. Kitching signalled that he would conclude by speaking on that matter. I invite him to address the questions and to expand on his views on the future of the UK in Europe and any other concluding remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: It is like the vote in the referendum as well. Unfortunately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Mr. Kitching talked about the fiscal compact and the difficulties of engaging with the electorate on it. One of the factors we have found is that people want to see some type of social dimension to Europe's reaction to the crisis. It was interesting to hear the Vice President of the Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, speaking last week about the need to extend the debate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We have a quorum and we are in public session. I remind people to turn off their mobile telephones and not just put them on silent. Senator Leyden is turning his off as we speak, so I would like everybody to follow his example.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Yes, thank you. Before we begin, I would like to comment on last week's proceedings. As members are aware, Deputy Lucinda Creighton is no longer our Minister of State. I think we can agree that she was a fantastic Minister of State. During the course of Ireland's EU Presidency, she travelled 120,000 miles to 44 different countries on behalf of our country. She was always willing to come...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you. I am sure Deputy Creighton and the Minister of State will be made aware of our comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Democratic Legitimacy and Accountability in the EU: Discussion (Resumed) with Foundation for European Progressive Studies (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We now move on to the main item on today’s agenda. On behalf of the committee I am delighted to welcome to the meeting Mr. David Kitching, policy adviser at the Foundation for European Progressive Studies, FEPS. Mr. Kitching has travelled from Brussels to be here with us and we are very grateful to him for that. FEPS is a leading Brussels-based think tank which aims to develop...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 278. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Tax Consolidation Act (1997) to allow patients who attend physiotherapy clinics without referral from a general practitioner or other relevant professional to claim reimbursement through the tax system as was the case prior to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35099/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grants Funding (16 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 779. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an application from Meath County Council for increased funding for its housing adaptation grant scheme; when they will receive a response to their application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34720/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Professor FitzGerald for what has been a very informative presentation and for answering our questions. We look forward to seeing him at this committee again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank the Deputy and call Senator Healy Eames. Before she commences I ask Deputy Donohoe to take the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Professor FitzGerald.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Will Mr. Purlys provide information on percentages?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Purlys for coming before the committee and taking part in a very constructive engagement. We wish Lithuania the very best with the Presidency and perhaps Mr. Purlys will come before the committee again towards the end of Lithuania's Presidency to update us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: On behalf of the committee I am pleased to welcome Professor John FitzGerald from the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI. Today's meeting is a continuation of the debate we are having on Ireland and the European Union. Today's session will focus on the implications for Ireland of an evolving European Union in terms of the proposed completion of the economic and monetary union and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Before I bring in Deputy Crowe, can I expand on that last point? I would be interested in hearing about neighbourhood policy relating to the west. Could the ambassador include Kaliningrad in his answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I will hand over to the ambassador. If he would like to answer the questions and sum up, we would appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Thank you, Ambassador. The joint committee will be visiting Vilnius again at the end of October for the 50th COSAC plenary session. We had an opportunity to debate the agenda for that event at the weekend and it looks very promising. There will probably be three or four members of this committee in attendance. In addition, at least one member of this committee will attend the Article 13...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion (11 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind those present to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off, not just turned to silent mode. We have received apologies from Deputy Seán Crowe and Senator Terry Leyden. The first item on the agenda today is a discussion of the priorities of the Lithuanian Presidency. On behalf of the committee I am delighted to welcome to our meeting today His Excellency Vidmantas...

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. I agree with the part of it that expresses concern at the huge number of mortgages in arrears. Some 140,000 families throughout the country are suffering the stress of being in mortgage arrears. Not only is it difficult for them to make their mortgage repayments, but they also have less to spend on groceries and to meet their children's...