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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I would allow the use of such language if the individuals in question were present and able to respond.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I will conclude with a point on the European Parliament, on which the joint committee had a discussion. I am not sure if members read an article in yesterday's edition of the Financial Times, which states: Thanks to the 2009 Lisbon treaty, which dramatically expanded its powers - and the guile of some enterprising members - the European parliament now ranks as one of the most influential...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I will allow Deputy Durkan to correct one point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: We do. I am beginning to understand why the Chairman, Deputy Hannigan, left.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: We will let everyone come in again if they wish but please let everyone finish off their points first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: However, please allow him to finish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Durkan may come back again if he wishes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: Deputy Durkan, please let him finish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: Mr. Murphy has answered it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: Thank you. Does Deputy Eric Byrne wish to come in?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I do not know how I shall follow the last two interventions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: It might be better if the Chairman left me until the next lot of questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I welcome all of our guests. I missed the presentation made by Mr. Mitchell because I had to attend another committee and I apologise for that. I welcome my former constituency colleague, Ms Costello, whom I used to meet on a daily basis for many years. Even though I no longer do so, I am still aware of her presence. I thank the MEPs for their presentations and I have a question for each...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: No. On the other hand, it is peaceful protest.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: My comments do not take away from the fact that I completely disagree with Mr. Murphy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: It would sound the death knell of democratic politics if we ended up with a lack of differing views and policies. I completely disagree with Mr. Murphy but I find myself having to defend him. That is a unique position to be in but that is what debate is about.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ireland's Role in the Future of the European Union: Discussion (7 Mar 2013)
Paschal Donohoe: I have been heckled more than the guests, which is unusual. I would like Mr. Murphy to respond to my next point. Is there a contradiction at the heart of his argument? He wants more Keynesianism and investment but is against the financial markets which supply that investment. He wants more investment, and I assume that he also wants borrowing at times, but he views the very forces that...