Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein)
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I have been listening to the remarks of Mr. Lovatt and Mr. Konený and I am very clear as to what they are saying in terms of the potential to become a champion of the differentiation policy. Let us try to end the meeting on a positive note, if we can, in terms of the specifics in that regard. I am very taken by what Mr. Ó hAinmhire just said. We just do not know how Departments work in terms of procedures and systems to ensure the differentiation is applied properly. We just do not have that information. I am seeking a positive we can take from the meeting in terms of how to encourage the Government to really be proactive because I am not convinced the necessary conversations are currently happening from our side across Europe. What steps do we need to take in terms of Ireland becoming a champion of the differentiation policy? What are the concrete suggestions relating to those steps that we can take away from this meeting and bring to the Government?