Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Could the Tánaiste clarify what will happen with the European Parliament elections in May if the withdrawal period is extended beyond 29 March? Will the UK hold European Parliament elections and will that affect the number of seats available to MEPs in Ireland?

My second question relates to haulage companies using the UK as a destination or as a land bridge to Europe. What Government assistance will be given to haulage companies to carry out their business? The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, referred to the issue but did not clarify the position.

My third question relates to farming. What supports will be available to farmers both to help them cope with the difficulties of exporting if tariffs are applied and in the context of Common Agricultural Policy payments, such as the single farm payment and others?

I also wish to ask about funding from the EU in the area of education, such as that relating to the Erasmus programme, initiatives on the peace process and also Waterways Ireland, which is a North-South body.

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