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- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Paul Murphy: The far right is on the March across Europe. They topped the poll in six countries in the European Union elections. They came second in another two. They got about 20% right across the EU. A key question is this: how were they defeated? We have debated before whether the so-called "centre" is best placed to defeat them or whether the left is best placed to defeat them. We have seen a...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Peadar Tóibín: I add my voice in condemnation of the Israeli military killings in the Gaza Strip in recent days, most especially the bombing of people sheltering in a school in the Gaza Strip. I wish to highlight the incredible hypocrisy of the western world. NATO can point the finger at one country for an atrocity but finds it unable to point the finger at another country for equal if not worse...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (10 Jul 2024)
Peadar Tóibín: The new Labour Party Government in Britain allows for a significant change in the relationship between Ireland and Britain on a number of fronts. The first is the issue of immigration. Figures yesterday showed an 87% increase in the number of asylum applicants in a six-month period of this year, a significant increase. If it continues for the rest of the year, it will probably be the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (10 Jul 2024)
Paul Murphy: I also refer to the British elections. Ordinary people across Britain are delighted to see the back of the Tories after 14 years which saw corporate profits soar while their waters were polluted by privatised corporations, the number of food banks exploded to an extraordinary level and child poverty increased. As has been said, Keir Starmer seems determined to say little will change either...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: British-Irish Co-operation (10 Jul 2024)
Simon Harris: Not that I am aware but I will double check for Deputy Murphy. I thank Deputy Brendan Smith for the point he made today and has made on a number of occasions about the importance of the opportunity for Ireland and Britain to engage at a senior level. In my initial conversation with the Prime Minister, we spoke about the importance of getting the structure for engagement right, for the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
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- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Richard Boyd Barrett: 6. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his two-day attendance at the European Council on 27 and 28 June 2024. [28371/24]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Mick Barry: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his two-day attendance at the European Council on 27 and 28 June 2024. [29221/24]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Mary Lou McDonald: 8. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his two-day attendance at the European Council on 27 and 28 June 2024. [29223/24]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Duncan Smith: 9. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the European Council in June. [29422/24]
- Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (10 Jul 2024)
Simon Harris: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 6 to 9, inclusive, together. I attended a meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 27 June. I was delighted to travel to Brussels with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. At the meeting, which had an extensive agenda, leaders and heads of state and government agreed on a package of appointments and nominations to top...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I welcome our guests who are in the Gallery, some of whom are interns. They are very welcome. I warmly welcome our guests who are online. We can always depend on Séamus Dooley to be present when we have a discussion on anything to do with the media. It is lovely to have him and Tim-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: It is lovely to have both Mr. Dooley and Mr. Tim Dawson here in person, and to have our guests who are online. The meeting has been convened to discuss the freedom and security of the press operating in areas of conflict. I warmly welcome the witnesses. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Sorry, I should have said we are in public session for housekeeping purposes. I ask everyone to bear with me. I will have to repeat some of that. I warmly welcome everyone. Today's discussion is on the theme of freedom and security of the press operating in areas of conflict. I warmly welcome our guests, both those who are present and online. I welcome the esteemed Mr. Yaroslav...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I will let all of our witnesses speak first then we will come to members for questions and further discussion. I thank the witnesses for their contributions today. I remind colleagues that we have to keep to the broader issue of media and democracy rather than getting into individual cases. I call Professor McGonagle from the University of Amsterdam.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I do not want to cut Professor McGonagle short but we will have time to expand and I am sure my colleagues have read the statement, if he wants to summarise.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Not at all. We want to hear more of what Professor McGonagle is talking about, because it is relevant to the work that we do. We will have lots of time, when we get through all the witnesses, to tease Professor McGonagle's ideas out further. I call Mr. Tim Dawson, deputy general secretary of the International Federation of Journalists.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I do not think anybody in the room would disagree. I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Dawson's concluding comments. I now invite Ms Joris to make her opening statement.