Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is the traffic. Colleagues should note that while the committee has used the rotating list of those holding the Presidency of the EU Council to inform the order at this stage of our engagement, the ambassadors are before the committee today to speak about the priorities of their respective countries and not on behalf of the Council. This is a small but important point.

I know that colleagues are interested in this engagement. We will begin the discussion by asking the two ambassadors to make opening remarks before opening the floor to questions and comments from colleagues. I will ask you to begin, Mr. Schellekens. We will then hear the remarks of Mr. Matulay.