Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My role here is not necessarily to answer questions, but I am happy to do that. The Taoiseach has asked me to speak on certain points. It is traditional that after the European Council meeting I come here to answer questions, but I am happy to clarify some issues.

We spoke on a number of issues at the General Affairs Council this week, including, for example, the digital green certificate. It is not correct for Members to say the Government is opposed to it when the Taoiseach said here today that the Government is working on it and it supports the proposal. That is what the Taoiseach said. It is wrong of Members to come into the Chamber an hour later and misinterpret what he said.

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