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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: With that additional bit thrown in, I will allow whoever would like to contribute first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I call Deputy Haughey.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Who would like to take those questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I was going to come in with questions at the end but, as they are linked with the matters raised by Deputy Howlin, I will ask them now and the witnesses can reply to both sets of questions. In terms of security architecture and where we are gong in future, there are two things that play into the consideration. The first is the impact of Brexit. Many people forget the balancing element...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: It is important to note that the Department's staff in Ethiopia took the brunt of the result of it. It was a very important issue during our tenure, however.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank members for their questions and the witnesses for attending. It has been an informative and interesting discussion and we appreciate them giving us their time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe go dtí an cruinniú agus roimh bhaill den choiste fosta. Today's meeting will discuss the impact Brexit has had on Ireland's trade and connectivity with the European Union, and how Ireland's two largest ports have responded to the challenges they have faced. Ar son an choiste, on behalf of the committee, cuirim fáilte roimh na daoine...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Carr and Mr. O'Connell for those comprehensive statements. We will get straight into it. Senator Chambers is first up and will be followed up by Deputy Howlin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Carr. The 53% increase in traffic is an extraordinary figure. I presume Deputy Howlin has asked so many questions that there are no more left.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I call Deputy Ó Murchú.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: We have 19 minutes left, so I ask everyone to be conscious of this.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. I call Mr. O'Connell to respond first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I appreciate that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank members and the witnesses for the presentation. I will let Mr. Kenny off the hook today. When he appeared at a committee previously - it must have been nearly 20 years ago - I asked him about trains to Donegal. I did not go home from that meeting feeling too bad about the issue. Are we in a different place today from where we were 20 years ago when it comes to rail? Mr. Carr...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I will put it on social media. We will play Mr. Kenny's clip from 20 years ago and then play his response today.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Maybe it was ten years ago.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Kenny, Mr. Carr, Mr. Sheary and Mr. O'Connell for their comprehensive presentations and answers. We appreciate their attendance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: In this session we will continue our discussion of the impact Brexit has had on Ireland's trade and connectivity with the EU. Ar son an choiste arís, on behalf of the committee cuirim fáite chuig Mr. Eugene Drennan agus a chomhghleacaí, Mr. John Nolan. Mr. Drennan is the uachtarán of the Irish Road Haulage Association, a position he has held since 2020. I apologise to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: We have read your script and there is a lot of information in it. We will put it on the public record so it would probably be good to have more engagement. Mr. Drennan can open and dip in and out of his speech.