Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comprehensive opening statement. He acknowledged that Ireland is very supportive. This Government and Oireachtas and this committee have worked for what we believe to be proper, full enlargement of the European Union that takes account of the Europe we live in today, building a new and larger European Union with the participation of new member states. That is at the heart of our policy perspective.

I will open the floor to Deputy Ó Murchú to make some comments or ask some questions.