Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Once the British no longer have representation in the European Parliament, if the same number of parliamentarians are to be retained, there will have to be reallocation of seats to other countries. I had a number of discussions in the European Parliament some months ago on that issue, to decide on a recommendation. I do not want to give any detail of that without certainty as I do not want to raise expectations. Ireland will look to ensure that we have the maximum possible representation in the context of any changes that take place.

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