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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...deal with those. My colleague Deputy O'Reilly asked about TTIP, the transatlantic trade and investment partnership which is the opportunity for a trading deal between the European Union and America. He referred to the sensitivity and concern that exists in our agricultural community and sector about that deal. I assure the Deputy that we are fully aware of the concerns of people about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...change that has taken place in the Union and consider the successful enlargement of our Union. I was delighted to speak earlier today at a special conference in Dublin Castle, at which Deputy Eric Byrne was present, marking the historic 2004 enlargement which took place on 1 May ten years ago and reflecting on the future political, economic and security challenges of the European Union....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: National Reform Programme for Ireland 2014: Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1 Apr 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...will be aware, many are finding that if they work an additional hour of overtime, they will lose half of what they are paid through income tax and the universal social charge. I entirely agree with Deputy Eric Byrne and look forward to proving the cynics wrong. I am certain that the Government and the people will demonstrate an ability to govern themselves in a still challenging external...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Eric Byrne said he was concerned that we had not given sufficient recognition to the language to be used in Ukraine. If he was referring to my contribution, I apologise if I made such an omission and he should allow me to rectify the matter now. I emphasise the Government's view that the upcoming referendum is illegal; that the actions we believe have been taken by Russia should not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (13 Mar 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...of them in turn. I will start with the questions raised by my colleague Deputy O'Reilly in respect of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The theme was echoed by several others, including Deputy Dooley, Deputy Eric Byrne and Deputy Durkan - all the committee members. It reflects the broad interest that the committee and the country have in the issue. It also reflects the size of the Bosnian community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Feb 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: ...colleagues in all EU member states. I appreciate the rearranging of this meeting to allow me to do that. I will travel to Warsaw later this month for the same reason. The Chairman and Deputy Eric Byrne have raised the specific question of Bosnia with me on a number of occasions, including at this forum in December. I have just returned from that country and I will provide a short...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (10 Dec 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...-Herzegovina, BiH. The October European Commission report recognised that progress was at a standstill. We need time to evaluate how to proceed, particularly in light of the fact that, as Deputy Byrne mentioned, many of its neighbours in the region have found a way of engaging with the EU in its processes and satisfactorily meeting the benchmarks laid down by the Union and their own...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (10 Dec 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...and Georgia on that occasion. This was a historic step in deepening the EU's relations with both countries. Members will have been following the subsequent developments in Ukraine. Deputy Eric Byrne asked me specifically about this issue at our last meeting. Naturally, it was disappointing that Ukraine was not in a position to sign its association agreement at the Eastern Partnership...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs and External Relations Council: Discussion with Minister of State (14 Nov 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...the Commission in its drive for quick agreement on the single resolution mechanism, the bank recovery and resolution Directive and the deposit guarantee schemes. When I was last before the committee, Deputy Eric Byrne made reference to the digital market, its value and the work that is being done in respect of it. In that context, I am happy to report that great strides have been made to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister of State (17 Oct 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...negotiations with a particular country regarding its relationship with the European Union afford the perfect opportunity to raise these types of issues. I completely agree with the first point Deputy Eric Byrne made. I have referred on previous occasions to the large number of telephone calls I received last summer from constituents asking what we proposed to do in the event of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion (19 Sep 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: ...That vision is now in the difficulty we are grappling with. We all need to work together to come up with new ideas that energise people again. However, I am cautious about that approach. Deputy Eric Byrne mentioned the Baltic region. If a person spends any time there, they will find that a Europe that is peaceful and underpins security matters to them too. I am certainly aware that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. Does Deputy Eric Byrne wish to come in?