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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Relations and the Windsor Framework: Engagement with European Commission Vice President (25 Apr 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank Senator McDowell and I echo his words. I thank Commissioner Šefovi very much for his work. I had the opportunity to meet him over a year ago when things looked very different. I remember speaking to him at that time. The one thing that came through incredibly to me was that for someone who was not an Irishman his fundamental understanding of the need for patience when...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Relations and the Windsor Framework: Engagement with European Commission Vice President (25 Apr 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank Vice-President Šefovi very much. With that, I conclude our meeting today. The committee will now stand adjourned until our next meeting which is at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (9 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I raise the issue of telephone masts that are being erected throughout this country and particularly in my constituency. There have been one, if not two, egregious incidents in Kingswood in Tallaght. Masts are put up under section 254 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2021. I call that section the "we do not give a damn what people think section". It enables a local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (9 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Minister of State for his reply to both matters. I appreciate that he is delivering it on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell. I hand it to the Minister of State, that he has done one thing, in that in one speech he has really nailed section 254. It is a sneaky little exemption that allows local authorities to do an end run around the planning law. That is what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, Dr. Bujar Osmani. The Minister is joined by his adviser, Mr. Musa Xhemail, the former ambassador of North Macedonia to Ireland, Ms Aleksandra Miovska, and the chargé d'affaires, Ms Biljana Gligorova. Today we will discuss North Macedonia's EU accession progress and other matters. Before we begin, I have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank Dr. Osmani. Some people have indicated already. I call Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank Dr. Osmani call Deputy Haughey to speak now, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I call Deputy Ó Murchú. He indicated he wanted to come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: The Deputy's questions are wide-ranging. He covered a lot of ground.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: That is all the questions from members. I will not ask any questions as they have been well covered by members but, as Cathaoirleach, I will reiterate a few points. It is important to reaffirm Ireland's commitment to and support for North Macedonia's application for membership. Ireland has shown that from the start and will continue right the way through. I know Dr. Osmani will have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: We have been joined by a member who has just arrived this second. We are in the process of concluding so I ask the Senator to keep his remarks very brief. I will not necessarily ask Dr. Osmani to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of North Macedonia: Engagement with Foreign Minister of North Macedonia (10 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: The Senator is welcome. It was no problem at all. With that, I thank everyone who has attended here today. The meeting is now adjourned sine die.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 257. To ask the Minister for Health the number of functional vision assessments that have been completed on blind or vision-impaired students at primary and second levels in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22253/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: 258. To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail the process followed for functional vision assessments; who completes functional vision assessments; their qualification in this regard to assess blind and vision-impaired students on behalf of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee, I welcome the ambassador of Moldova, H.E. Larisca Miculet. I gather that the ambassador is joined by Mr. Igor Moldovan, counsellor to the Embassy of Moldova. We are joined by a number of people in the Public Gallery. I acknowledge the presence of the ambassadors of Ukraine, Georgia and Poland to Ireland and thank them very much for being with us here today. At...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank the ambassador for her opening remarks. Everybody has indicated a wish to engage and the first person was Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: I thank the ambassador. Now, I call Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Accession Progress of Moldova: Engagement with Ambassador of Moldova (24 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: We have concluded the round of questions. I will conclude with some remarks rather than questions. First, it is important to place on record again the incredible work the Moldovan Government and people are doing in dealing with welcoming the influx of people from Ukraine. The ambassador stated they are brothers, sisters and neighbours of Moldovans. It is important for us to recognise the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for EU Affairs, Deputy Peter Burke, who is joined by officials from his Department. At today's meeting we will consider the motion referred to the committee by the Dáil and Seanad yesterday relating to the proposed approval of the terms of agreement establishing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Ratification of Agreement Establishing EU-LAC Foundation: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (31 May 2023)

Colm Brophy: Let the Minister of State answer.