Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I think everybody was pleased to hear of his remarks on the improved atmosphere in Northern Ireland. The restoration of power-sharing is of paramount importance but the remaining issues and sticking points on the protocol must be progressed promptly or there undoubtedly will be repercussions. In his meetings with political parties in Northern Ireland and that with the British Prime Minister, which I believe was subsequent to his meeting with President von der Leyen, were there further reasons to be optimistic about an agreement on the protocol?

Was there any discussion with President von der Leyen on the REPowerEU plan? Will he report to the House on that matter?

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