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- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: All present are very welcome to our first public meeting with stakeholders. Before we start the meeting, I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the House as regards reference witnesses may make to other persons in their evidence. The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected...
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I thank Mr. Willoughby and Dr. McGann for the IBEC presentation.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I thank Dr. O'Connell. I call the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Deputy Brennan, who will be followed by Deputy Clendennen and Senator Crowe, in that order.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I gave the Deputy an extra minute so, unfortunately, we will have to go to the next round, if that is all right. He will have another opportunity to come back in. The next speaker is Deputy Clendennen but he has briefly left the room. Deputy Conway-Walsh is absent for the Sinn Féin slot. In her absence, it is all right for Deputy Donnelly to proceed.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: We have gone over time but I will allow a brief comment from IBEC.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I thank Senator Crowe. We will proceed to Deputy Gogarty.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: IBEC is offering as well, Deputy Dolan, if you want to hear from Mr. Willoughby.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: Is Dr. Widdis offering?
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy Dolan. Just on time.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: In the absence of Senator Fitzpatrick, Deputy McCormack may come in.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: Does Mr. Willoughby wish to respond briefly on that? I am conscious of time.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I have to stop the clock. If any witnesses wish to reply, to any member please indicate to them. I am conscious that this is their time so as Chair I want to facilitate that. I ask members not to be shy in directing questions to help with the flow. I thank Senator McCarthy for allowing me to intervene briefly.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I once again remind witnesses that if they wish to contribute they can indicate to the speaker themselves. I also ask members to identify to whom they are putting their questions. It will lead to a better flow. I notice Dr. Widdis is indicating to speak.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: We have gone over time. We have to vacate the room for the next committee meeting at 3 p.m. I will keep moving, unfortunately. The next speaker is Senator Linda Nelson Murray of Fine Gael.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: Does the Senator wish to direct her question at any witness in particular?
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: We must be brief with the answers as a result of time, unfortunately.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I think that concludes the first round of comments from members.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I have been generous with everyone else so work away.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: The Senator might want to get some answers first.
- Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)
James O'Connor: I thank our witnesses for being here today. I invite members to deliver their closing remarks if they wish to speak again. They may speak for two minutes.