Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Any policy position we take in the European Union - I am very strong in all of the contributions I make - and every contribution I make reflects national policy. Commissioner Federica Mogherini is a very forceful lady who might have personal views on the direction she wants to take, but members can be absolutely assured that I reflect Irish policy and that any decision I make are reflective of national policy. I highlight the Irish policy position on every occasion. I am not hiding any issue. It is important that I come before the committee to debate the issues and inform it and the Houses of exactly what is happening in Europe. In my response to Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh on Mr. Juncker's comments on a European Army, I have said this is what Mr. Juncker has been saying for the past three years. It is his personal view. It is a matter for the people to decide. On the Fine Gael document to which the Chairman referred, I welcome any document from any political party that wishes to publish a paper. It is important to have a professional dialogue and that we be able to debate it and that everybody reflect on each other's opinions and respects them.