Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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Cuirim fáilte roimh an tOllamh John O'Brennan; Jean Monnet chair of European integration at Maynooth University, Ollscoil Mhá Nuad, go dtí an cruinniú. Táimid ag dúil go mór leis an díospóireacht agus amharc a thabhairt ar na bealaí agus na deiseanna difriúla atá ann fá choinne na daoine óga, ní hamháin sna meánscoileanna ach sna bunscoileanna fosta. Beimid ag amharc ar na deiseanna fostaíochta san Eoraip, i Strasbourg, i Lucsamburg agus sa Bhruiséil. I welcome Professor O'Brennan to this discussion today on opportunities not just for young people but any Irish people looking at career paths or career change opportunities within the European Union.

All 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 a statement is potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity the witness will be directed to discontinue. It is imperative that any such direction is complied with.

I remind members of the constitutional requirements that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex. We know the drill now and we know the rules around that. I call Professor O'Brennan who is in his 15th year in Maynooth university to make his opening statement.