Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I was talking about the role of the European Union in Ireland before we were interrupted. I suggested that a large percentage of the Members and citizens do not know where the EU's representative offices in this country are located. I estimate that many students in our secondary schools do not fully understand the difference between the roles of the European Parliament and the European Commission, and how they affect this country. The European Parliament has over 600 members, who seldom——

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