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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I call Deputy Harkin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Is the Deputy asking Mr. Carr if he is happy enough, or is he telling him he is?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Today's meeting is an engagement on EU strategic autonomy, including its implications for EU co-operation on defence and security. I welcome Professor Andrew Cottey from University College Cork, UCC, and Dr. Kenneth McDonagh from Dublin City University, DCU. Before we begin, I must attend to some housekeeping. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Those were two useful contributions. I will now open the debate to members for questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Will the Deputy move to a conclusion?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: We have covered the globe.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Strategic Autonomy: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I am going to let both of the bright people come back in and reflect on some of the issues they have heard and if there is any aspect they would like to pick up on.
- 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: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I welcome the delegation from the Georgian Parliament. They are very welcome. I will begin by giving in advance what may be our apologies. As I said to members of the delegation before the meeting started, we have a potential vote and believe it might take place within the next hour. If a vote is called, we will have to adjourn this session very quickly to allow committee members to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Samkharadze very much. We appreciate his detailed presentation. Several members have indicated that they wish to follow up. First will be Deputy Howlin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I will take two Deputies together because their questions are probably linked. Deputy Ó Murchú is next.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: We do not have 14 hours, unfortunately. In terms of watching the clock, we are working toward 11.30 a.m. We have plenty of time. I call Mr. Samkharadze next, after which we will take more questions from members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I must ask you to wrap up because I want to bring in other members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Samkharadze and call Deputy Haughey.