Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate you, Cathaoirleach. I am delighted and really looking forward to playing a productive and constructive role in this very important committee at a very exciting time as we prepare for the European Presidency this time next year. It is really important we realise maximum impact from the Presidency. We have a really important role to play in communicating the positive message of membership of the European Union. The Irish citizen, in general, sees our membership in a very positive light but I do not think we should take that for granted. That is something we will get deeper into in the next weeks and months. I congratulate you on your role.