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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Before Professor Honohan answers that question, I call Senator James Heffernan who will be followed by Deputy Joe O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I know Professor Honohan is under time constraints. Will he answer as many questions as he can in the next ten minutes? If, on reflection, he would like to add anything, he could contact the committee and we could take a submission in writing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I have a few questions of my own for Professor Honohan. We have seen major developments in economic and fiscal policy during the past few years. We had the introduction of the six-pack legislation at European level. We also had a referendum on the fiscal compact treaty. The two-pack legislation is coming down the line, but we still do not have the capacity to access any kind of shock...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Very briefly because other speakers are indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We might pick up on that point in the next batch of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: Does Professor Honohan have an assessment of when the capital assessment review will be completed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I ask Professor Honohan to address those issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: We have a quorum. I advise members and witnesses that they must turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment which means the subsequent feed cannot be used. It is not sufficient to turn them to silent mode. The first item on the agenda today is economic and monetary union and I am delighted to welcome our three guests from the Central Bank of Ireland,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: I am sure members will raise questions on Professor Honohan's contribution and possibly on the contributions of our other guests. The first questioner is Deputy Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: The next questioner is Phil Prendergast, MEP, and the following two speakers will be Senators Reilly and Leyden as they have to be in the Seanad for 2.30 p.m.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Maternity Benefit Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to exempt women who do not receive a full salary top-up from maternity benefit tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19789/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 206. To ask the Minister for Finance the latest update on the AVC investment opportunity that was announced in Budget 2013; when he expects it to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20313/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Proposed Legislation (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 211. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are any plans for legislation that allows persons who invested in projects via crowd sourcing websites to receive equity for their investment like the Jobs Act which was introduced in the United States of America last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20390/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 213. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the July provision scheme in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; if a value for money review of this decision has been done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19733/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concerns from a college (details supplied) in Dublin 10 regarding the impact the change to the student/teacher ratio will have on the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19813/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 16 April 2013, if he has a timeline for when he will receive the report from the National Council for Special Education; if its recommendations will be implemented by the start of the academic year 2013/14; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19982/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has done a study that tracks a student who needs the assistance of a SENO or resource teaching hours from primary school through to the completion of the leaving certificate and the number of those that go on to third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20315/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 325. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a review of the rent allowance is taking place for Meath; when the review will be finalised; when the new caps will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20312/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 426. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to end the system of direct provision here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19939/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (30 Apr 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: 427. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is in a position to introduce a maximum six month stay in accommodation for children who are direct provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/13]