Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of course, it is a concern. The security of the EU and Ireland's domestic borders is a matter of considerable concern. The Union is putting together an internal fund for disbursement throughout member states. Ireland is opting in and it is all about internal EU security and funding.

We are not dealing with the overall foreign policy of other EU countries. However important it might be, it is not an issue for this debate and it is not an issue of concern in the putting together of this fund to safeguard and bolster the internal security of the European Union.