Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

I thank Ms Tütt. I wish to ask about her opening comments on the cohesion policy and, for want of a better word, the threat to it in the context of the MFF proposals. Her visit to Ireland is very timely. We take on the Presidency in 2026. Ireland wants to maximise this opportunity in terms of its reputation and influence within the European Union. With the Presidency in mind, what single action could Ireland champion to show leadership in this regard, in particular in cohesion policy?

As I said yesterday about Ms Tütt's meeting with the Minister, since 1975, cohesion funds and structural funds have had a transformative effect on this country. We are now net contributors. Is there an opportunity for Ireland to show leadership in this regard? Is there an opportunity, for example, to mobilise with allies and like-minded countries to resist centralisation?