Tim Lombard (Fine Gael)
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I welcome the witnesses. They made a very comprehensive statement. I will address the update regarding negotiations with Norway. The European Union has changed slightly. There have been elections and there are new Commissioners and new bodies have been put in place, although I know the Commission is technically the same. Is there any indication of the views of the new Commissioner who will be involved in these negotiations? I realise it is a new appointment and there issues that need to be talked through. What are the timelines for the negotiations? I appreciate they involve the Commission talking to Norway and have nothing to do with Ireland directly. What potentially will we be looking at if or when there is movement in the European Commission's talks with Norway?