Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

To discuss the findings of European Movement Ireland's 2025 EU poll, we are joined by Ms Noelle O'Connell, chief executive officer, and Ms Lorna Hayes, deputy CEO and head of policy and research. They are both very welcome. I really appreciate them coming here because there is a lot of interest in the poll and in what they have to say.

Before we begin, I have to read a note on privilege and address some housekeeping matters. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present but I do not believe we have anyone online so I will skip over that.

Just to let people now, I am going to invite Ms O'Connell to make her opening statement in a moment and then each member will have five minutes. As with the last meeting, we are going to strictly apply that allocation of five minutes for questions and answers. The witnesses should bear that in mind. If there is a need, we will come back for another round. I hope we will have that opportunity but we will initially give each member who indicates a strict five minutes for questions and answers.