Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

Business of Joint Committee

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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Apologies have been received from Deputy Haughey. Deputy Howlin would like to make a point.

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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I want to make a point on our work programme. The issue many people are focused on is energy supply, particularly in the context of what has happened in Ukraine and our dependence on imported gas. Subject to the committee's agreement, it would be useful to engage and get expert views on the matter. We should at least know what the position is and see if there is anything we can usefully do.

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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That is a worthwhile suggestion. Is it agreed? Agreed. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter.