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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Council: Discussion (3 Jul 2024)

Colm Brophy: The ambassador was asked quite a broad range of questions by Deputy Ó Murchú.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (9 Jul 2024)

Colm Brophy: 651. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update in relation to the use of a drug, palforzia, used to reduce allergic reactions to peanuts; if, given that the European Medicine Agency has approved, it will be now approved for use by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29093/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs and defence, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Today's discussion is on the latest developments at the General Affairs Council. The Minister of State is very welcome. I believe it is her first time to join us in this committee in her role. Before we kick off I will give the usual...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: There is obviously a tremendous breadth and depth to some of those questions that come slightly outside the Minister of State's purview. We would appreciate if she could address what areas she can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Minister of State very much for a very comprehensive response. We have covered an awful lot of ground both in questions and answers. I will now hand over to Deputy Haughey to see if he has some other areas he would like to discuss.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Minister of State. I now invite Deputy Ó Murchú.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: I can guarantee that we will be out of here in about 30 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: As the Deputy indicated in the opening part of his remarks, I appreciate that the Minister of State addressed a large amount of this already, so will she focus her reply on the areas not covered already?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: You have covered a huge amount of ground, Minister. I have just a couple of small points or questions. I will, if you do not mind, go back to where you finished. The Taoiseach made a very important reference in, I think, a CNN interview he did in New York a couple of days ago to the human rights element within the trade situation with Israel. It is imperative on us, with our European...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meetings: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Minister of State for that answer. I thank her and her officials for the very extensive briefing to us today on the ground we covered. As we are approaching 12 o'clock, I will conclude our meeting today.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: This is something the party opposite regularly brings to the attention of Government. It is time-sensitive and important-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: -----and it should be addressed this week. Deputy McDonald has a track record of ignoring this House and not making statements when they are required. She has done it before. She should take the opportunity to make a statement on this because it affects the behaviour of her party.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Parental Leave (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: Could Deputy McDonald answer? She has the right to make a statement. She could do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Paul Lynam, deputy director general, and Mr. Aidan Finnegan, director of policy and advocacy from the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. I welcome Mr. Patrick Donohoe, chief corporate affairs officer from Lakeland Dairies; and Ms Carol Lynch, partner, BDO, Customs and International Trade Services. They are all very welcome and I thank them for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Lynam for his opening statement. A number of members have indicated to me that they wish to ask questions. The first person to indicate was Senator Chambers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: If there are no additional questions, I will move on to Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: I am absolutely sure Deputy Howlin would be number two on the list after Boris. They should have mentioned that to him. Who wants to pick up the answers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: The Windsor Framework and Related Matters: Discussion (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Brophy: Does Deputy Ó Murchú wish to speak?