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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2014: European Movement Ireland (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: This has been a very worthwhile exercise. What has been said certainly gives us food for thought. As Ms O'Connell said, it is a developing process. I thank Ms O'Connell and Ms Flynn for coming before us and explaining it so well. We will suspend briefly to allow the witnesses from the Better Europe Alliance to take their seats.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: We are delighted to be joined by the Better Europe Alliance, the representatives of which will discuss the organisation's response to the 2015 country-specific recommendations. Members and guests will be aware that this forms part of the European semester process - the new process for better budget monitoring and enhanced co-ordination between the governments of members states and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Ginnell. We have a number of questions already, the first of which are from Deputy Joe O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I remind Deputies and Senators that they should stick to two minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: One positive outcome of the Juncker investment plan is that Ireland has received €70 million, 50% of the required funding, for 14 additional primary care centres. We can therefore expect to see even more primary care centres developed over the coming years. I ask Mr. Ginnell to reply. Ms Deane or Ms O'Donnell may also want to reply to questions. I ask that each take approximately...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Country-Specific Recommendations of the European Semester: Better Europe Alliance (21 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Ginnell, Ms Deane and Ms O'Donnell for appearing before us to discuss the country-specific recommendations. Last week, I visited Berlin to meet parliamentarians from across EU member states. One of the questions that arose was the level of engagement among member states on country-specific recommendations. Believe it or not, Ireland is ahead of many other member states which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (13 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 286. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for delay in performing a tonsillectomy procedure in Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin 12 for a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35480/15]

Building on Recovery: Statements (7 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I welcome the capital investment plan of €27 billion over the coming years. The plan is possible thanks to the work the Government has done to get the country back on track. Not many years ago, members of the Opposition were crying that the troika should take away its money. Had we done it, we would have no money today to invest in the plan. For people to sit here and criticise the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 254. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the idea of cohabiting couples being allowed to share their tax credits, similarly to married couples, if they meet strict criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34283/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Data (6 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 255. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the impact on first-time buyers of the new mortgage rules that the Central Bank of Ireland introduced earlier in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34284/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 287. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work that will be carried out in an area (details supplied) in County Meath to prevent further flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34187/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (6 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 418. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will increase the number of gardaí stationed in a town (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34174/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (1 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Apologies have been received from Deputies Bernard J. Durkan, John Halligan and Joe O'Reilly and Senator Aideen Hayden. As the joint committee must deal with a number of housekeeping matters, is it agreed to go into private session for a short time? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (1 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: As we are in public session, will people check that their mobile telephones are switched off as they interfere with the equipment if switched on? Today we will continue our consideration of the five presidents' report, Completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union. This is the blueprint for further economic and political integration in the EU and in the eurozone. I am delighted to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (1 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Professor Barrett. I will kick off by following up on his last point of the governance in the eurozone area. The British referendum on membership is approaching. In the Bloomberg speech in 2013, the British Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron, listed five areas about which he would be concerned and on which he would like to see progress, one of which is fairness whereby any country that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (1 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I note Deputy Crowe has another engagement. Does he wish to come in now?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Sep 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: 500. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to codify and review the Rules for National Schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32815/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (24 Sep 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Apologies have been received from Deputies Seán Crowe and Joe O'Reilly. Before we go into private session, may I, on behalf of the committee members welcome Mr. Tony Dodd to the secretariat. This is Mr. Dodd's first week attending the committee meeting. We hope he enjoys his time with the committee. Is it agreed that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: Will those present check their mobile telephones and ensure they are switched off? It is no good switching them to silent mode because they can still can interfere with the broadcasting equipment. The five presidents' report, Completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union, was published in May. We are delighted today that Mr. José Leandro from the European Union Commission will talk...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: I thank Mr. Leandro and at the outset will pose a few questions on which he may be able to expand. In his useful contribution he mentioned a proposal for new competitiveness authorities. I note from the report that one key role would be to assess whether wages are evolving in line with productivity and to compare with developments in other euro area countries, which is fine, as well as in...