Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We sought advice from the Office of the Attorney General on the scope of our opt-in and we are satisfied that it is in line with what we have agreed on close co-operation with our EU partners. My recommendation to the Houses of the Oireachtas is that we opt into this fund as it is entirely within the scope of our membership of the European Union and our engagement on security co-operation and defence.