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Report of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs on Voting Rights of Irish Citizens Abroad: Motion (23 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...is a cross-party report. We managed to come to an agreement among ourselves. I am a member of a Government party, but today my role is as a member of the committee, which I am representing, so I do not feel bound to adopt the Government line. That will become a little more obvious as my conclusion progresses. I welcome the initiative in the House that allows time in the Chamber to...

Report of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs on Voting Rights of Irish Citizens Abroad: Motion (23 Oct 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...and Votes for Irish Citizens Abroad. They explained why it matters to them to be involved. As an ex-emigrant who lived abroad for 17 years, I appreciate how important it is to the members of the diaspora that they do not feel neglected by their home country. It is clear from talking to many members of diaspora groups that they feel somewhat rebuffed by the failure to extend the right to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...we have had with other witnesses. From what we are being told, the reasons the UK wants to withdraw converge around two areas, first, the loss of sovereignty to Europe, which a cohort of people feel is a very important issue that merits a BrExit. Second, there is a cohort of people who are less concerned about sovereignty but more concerned about the impact of immigration into the UK....

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Votáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Dara Céim [Private Members] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...Citizens Abroad. They impressed upon us that they felt their citizenship was being impaired due to their inability to vote. As somebody who was a member of the Irish diaspora for 17 years, I know exactly how they feel. I share their views and I believe it is time we righted this wrong. Last week the Government, in the form of the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Mar 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: .... It is wonderful that in 2015 we have schools that consider it important to raise awareness of LGBT issues among their students. When we see our younger citizens organise events like that, it is impossible not to feel great hope for our country. I spoke to the children about the history of LGBT rights in Ireland and what it is like to be a member of the LGBT community, and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Dominic Hannigan: ...to the UK national Parliament. My understanding is that it was not a huge list of items that came out of that particular review. From looking at the debate in the UK over the past 12 months, I feel the question is more focused towards freedom of people and workers. I noticed in today's Financial Timesthat one of the most senior trade diplomats has said he does not think the programme of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2013: European Movement Ireland (18 Nov 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: I apologise for rushing Ms O’Connell. Her answers to the various questions were very comprehensive. If she feels she has not answered anything satisfactorily she may send in a written submission and we will make sure that it is circulated to committee members. On behalf of the members I thank Ms O’Connell and Mr. Richmond for their contributions today. We look forward to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Newly Elected Irish MEPs: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...of my colleagues there described TTIP as the biggest social threat in Europe today. There are significant concerns about the TTIP proposals and what they will mean for the social market. What kind of feelings are the MEPs picking up, although they are not long in their positions, from across the political groupings at Parliament level about TTIP? There have been a wide range of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Outcome of the European Elections: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...the outcome of the European Parliament elections. One of the draft conclusions was that COSAC welcomed the success of the spitzenkandidatas a concept but we removed that conclusion because the feeling across the room was that it was not a success. It may have been a move in the right direction but it certainly could not be called a success. I would be surprised if 5% of the Irish...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (12 Mar 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...remains to be done to ensure Ireland is never again required to go begging and borrowing around the world. People need to know what the Government plans to do in its final two years in order that they can feel confident that the recovery will last. They need to trust that jobs and opportunities will be created. Stability is the key to real recovery. If a business owner in Ratoath or...

Topical Issue Debate: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (19 Feb 2014)

Dominic Hannigan: ...they wrote to me, as follows:It was great to hear that additional funding has been allocated to establish a school book rental scheme in budget 2014 but now I learn that Stamullen is not acceptable as this. As a result I now feel that I have actually hurt the school by putting in so much work last year and making the school ineligible to apply for additional funding even though we have...

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (3 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...Minister to insist that potential future removal costs will be paid for by an ongoing levy on EirGrid. This solution could help to allay people's worry that the pylons will stand for generations. People feel their communities will not benefit from the proposals. They agree that there is a national benefit but envisage little benefit for local communities. I suggest a community fund to...

Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (3 Dec 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...enables her to mobilise for longer distances. She also needs to have modifications made in her home, such as railings and ramps, to enable her to move more easily within her home environment. I feel these adjustments would be of huge benefit to this lady with her disabling conditions. I would be grateful if you would take this into consideration on her application for housing. Many...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Quality Issues (14 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps residents in a village can take if they are unhappy with the results of a county council's water quality report if they feel the water is still sub-standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48634/13]

Access to Credit: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...good idea in the current economic climate. More than half said experience with the banks was poor. Just 10% use a website for sales and many still have concerns about the stability of the economy and feel that it is too hard to get funding for investment at the moment. Some of our Government schemes need to improve, for example only 10% of Meath firms are successful when they apply to...

Topical Issue Debate: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme Extension (10 Jul 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...a half years. While all this has been happening, there are still 35 women who are waiting to find out whether they will receive the redress that they deserve and to which they are entitled. We feel the women deserve better than what they are getting. My office spoke to the advocacy group Patient Focus this morning. It is very concerned about the response that the Taoiseach gave in...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...this commitment has been met in the legislation. The issue before us has the ability to divide opinion in Ireland like no other. I vividly recall the 1983 referendum campaign and the strength of feeling in both camps at the time. I was in college and recall debates late into the night on the issue. Then, like now, the debate has brought out the best and the worst in people on both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Accountability Report 2012: Discussion with European Movement Ireland (21 May 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ..., other than by stating I do not believe it is the place for such subjectivity, particularly bearing in mind how detailed a debate was held in this particular forum on the referendum and the strength of feelings it raised. I will leave it at that. I believe it is a fantastic document, which can be very useful and I look forward to next year's edition being even better than this year's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Irish Presidency of EU: Discussion with Amnesty International (16 May 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...pressure on from outside those countries. However, what is Amnesty International doing within some of these member states, not just on LGBT rights but also other rights that Amnesty International feels are not being respected? I wish to inform members of the committee and the Amnesty International representatives that we will be having a session on enlargement at the COSAC plenary...

Europe Week: Statements (8 May 2013)

Dominic Hannigan: ...members of the committee on the Independent and Fianna Fáil benches are here tonight and attend the meetings on a regular basis but these meetings are open to any Member of the House. If somebody feels they want to come in and question the Governor of the Central Bank regarding the ECB or the Central Bank, they can do so. Every Member of this House will be afforded the opportunity...