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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Time is running against us. I will ask members to be more specific.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: On that specific point, Mr. Guérend might tie this into a general response rather than coming back to me because that might require a wee bit of time. President Macron has made commentary to the effect that a resolution needs to be found without humiliating Russia. Mr. Guérend might keep that in mind when answering, but I am-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Okay. I will tell you what-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Does Senator McDowell wish to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: The Senator can give out to Senator McDowell afterwards for skipping the queue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: We have gone over time but two more members are seeking to contribute. We will take them together after this reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an ambasadóir agus leis na finnéithe uilig as a gcuairt ar an gcruinniú inniu. Guím gach rath orthu. I wish the witnesses the very best. We will continue to keep our engagement up close and personal. I would reiterate Deputy Howlin's words. We are always grateful for solidarity, especially that shown during the Brexit situation from 2016 on....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I welcome the delegation and all those in the Gallery, with their different roles and representing various regional authorities and cities. It is great to have them all here. Cuirim fáilte ar son an choiste roimh an uachtarán, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas. He is very welcome. I hope I am pronouncing his name correctly. It is very good to see the head of the Irish delegation to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I thank President Tzitzikostas for his presentation, insights and well thought out contribution. I now invite Councillor Michael Murphy, the head of the Irish delegation, to make his opening statement. He is a Tipperary man.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I now invite Ms Feeney to make her opening presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I thank both Councillor Feeney and Councillor Murphy for their strong message. There was certainly a lot of food for thought for us as a committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: There are a number of speakers. I ask all speakers to be more concise to allow as many people as possible to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: The next speaker is Deputy Ó Murchú, followed by Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I will bring in Senator Keogan, to be followed by Deputy Calleary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Before I bring the delegation back in for their final words to sum up, I will break with protocol. I have an indication from the Gallery from Mayor and Councillor, Mr. Pip Breen, to say something. Against my better judgment, I will let him in. Having consulted with his county native here, Deputy Brendan Howlin, who is my Vice Chairman -----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: -----and on the basis that this is going to be the only word from the Gallery, the floor is Councillor Breen's. He is not to be getting us all into bother now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I appreciate that intervention from Mr. Breen. We will now have final words from the three representative councillors

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: I thank Councillor Feeney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: On behalf of the committee, I thank the president of the Committee of the Regions, Mr. Tzitzikostas, as well as Mr. Murphy and Ms Feeney. Today was much more than just a conversation. It was more than politicians telling one and other how great a job they are doing. A number of challenges came from both sides and that is healthy and refreshing. We will follow up on the matter raised...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with the French Ambassador (15 Jun 2022)

Joe McHugh: Ar son an choiste, cuirim fáilte roimh an ambasadóir, H.E Mr. Vincent Guérend, agus a chomhghleacaithe go dtí an cruinniú inniú. I welcome the ambassador and his colleagues to this meeting today and look forward to the engagement. Before we begin, I will read a note on privilege and some housekeeping matters. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing...