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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee, I welcome our visitors, namely, Ms Margaret Hearty, Dr. Stuart Mathieson and Mr. Martin Robinson of InterTradeIreland; and Mr. Steve Harper of Invest NI. This is part of a two-stage meeting to discuss EU-UK trade and to look at how that is developing in the context of which members are aware. Before we begin with the witnesses' presentations and the more formal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank Ms Hearty. I have an indication from Deputy Howlin, but there is a second statement. I invite Mr. Harper to make his statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: Who would like to reply to any of Deputy Howlin's questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union-United Kingdom Trade: Discussion (9 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Harper. We have heard a lot of positive points today which is very welcome. Ironically there have been very few times in the history of our island and the history of Northern Ireland that the unique position that Northern Ireland finds itself in has actually created a great benefit for it. At the heart of all the contributions today is the point that the ability to access two...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: This is something the party opposite regularly brings to the attention of Government. It is time-sensitive and important-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: -----and it should be addressed this week. Deputy McDonald has a track record of ignoring this House and not making statements when they are required. She has done it before. She should take the opportunity to make a statement on this because it affects the behaviour of her party.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: Could Deputy McDonald answer? She has the right to make a statement. She could do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Paul Lynam, deputy director general, and Mr. Aidan Finnegan, director of policy and advocacy from the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. I welcome Mr. Patrick Donohoe, chief corporate affairs officer from Lakeland Dairies; and Ms Carol Lynch, partner, BDO, Customs and International Trade Services. They are all very welcome and I thank them for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Lynam for his opening statement. A number of members have indicated to me that they wish to ask questions. The first person to indicate was Senator Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: If there are no additional questions, I will move on to Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I am absolutely sure Deputy Howlin would be number two on the list after Boris. They should have mentioned that to him. Who wants to pick up the answers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: Does Deputy Ó Murchú wish to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I want to come in on that. It is a particular matter that I want to address. One thing I will put to the witnesses upfront is that they will continue to have the support of this committee, the Irish Government and everybody else. It is really important to recognise, however, that we are probably entering a very different phase of thinking by the European Union. What is happening is very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: The irony of that is that the countries that did that deal with the EU accepted some of the principles that are very problematic for a British Government to accept. That is the crux of it. Hopefully, it will be resolved. It has to be resolved. It is going to be a very interesting point as to how the British Government moves. There is also the Commission and its new mandate is starting....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: That brings us to the conclusion of our engagement here today. I thank the witnesses for coming in. It is part of an ongoing engagement which will continue at our next meeting. I thank Carol Lynch, Patrick Donohoe, Paul Lynam and Aidan Finnegan for their contributions today. It was a very worthwhile exchange.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank Mr Lynam. The committee now stands adjourned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs and defence, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Today's discussion is on the latest developments at the General Affairs Council. The Minister of State is very welcome. I believe it is her first time to join us in this committee in her role. Before we kick off I will give the usual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: There is obviously a tremendous breadth and depth to some of those questions that come slightly outside the Minister of State's purview. We would appreciate if she could address what areas she can.