Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 9 November 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs
Key Developments on European Agenda: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Helen McEntee
2:00 pm
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
Absolutely. I apologise for not answering the question properly. Senator Richmond also asked it. At the General Affairs Council meeting, this was discussed. It was the key area of discussion for our informal lunch throughout the day. While the completion of the digital Single Market was a key priority, there was unanimous support for the Commission's proposals on cybersecurity at the Tallinn digital summit. It was attended by Minister of State, Deputy Breen. I was not in attendance. It highlighted cybersecurity as a key priority for the European Union. Included is an action plan to ensure work advances in line with agreements at the General Affairs Council. At the November meeting, which will be in the next two weeks, we will adopt conclusions on the cybersecurity package proposed. It is progressing. It is a key priority for the Estonian Presidency. We have been very vocal and very much to the fore in supporting it throughout the process.
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