Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will pose questions in the two categories I raised earlier. On the new recovery fund, where stands the Belgian-Irish initiative? What sum is on the table for Ireland and is it in the form of loans or grants? As I have indicated, we can borrow our own money at very cheap rates.

On Brexit, where stands the fisheries portfolio? What does the phrase "middle ground indicated" mean? Has there been any modification of our position on fisheries?

Where are we in respect of the level playing field issues? Is there a proposal on the ground and, if so, will the Minister of State brief us on it?

Finally, I turn to state aid. What is the negotiating position? Has it been modified? According to the Financial Times, it has been modified between the EU and the UK.

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