Ms Gillian Coughlan:

Yesterday we visited Europe House and that building could become a hub. The Chair and members of this committee could meet, even informally, to discuss European policy and exchange ideas or hold a summit. Yesterday, representatives of Comhairle na nÓg were in Europe House. It is great to engage young people. They are so interested and keen to learn. They know the best practice from Europe from travelling on their holidays across the countries. The European Union has implemented youth initiatives and we are implementing them here in Ireland. The Senator suggested that it would be a good idea to strengthen the links between the Committee of the Regions and MEPs. As Irish delegations and Irish representatives, that would be no harm.