Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Committee on Defence and National Security
General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed)
2:00 am
Mr. Barry Andrews:
It is a legitimate question to ask. I am afraid I do not have a great answer, frankly. I am astonished at the way the European Union is approaching the Middle East and the complete fragmentation. In all other contexts and geographies, I am proud of the European Union and the role it plays internationally.