Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Howlin for his questions. As I said, in the first instance it is very welcome that we now have a framework to really open a new chapter in the relationship with the UK because we are all aware of how important a very strong relationship with the UK is for peace and stability on our island and into the future there are many common issue with the EU and the UK. Specifically on the Stormont brake, as is in the agreement the requirement is for two political parties of 30 members to formulate the brake. This is in relation to an issue that adversely affects-----

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