Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Kitching for his presentation. We have had witnesses from think tanks previously. In so far as someone comes from a think tank, it does force us to think deeply. I am conscious that my colleague, Ms Emer Costello, MEP, is present. It should be obligatory on those of us who are members of the committee to understand the European Union structures. Perhaps those of us who have not gone to Europe should be compelled to do so as part of the membership of this committee.