Results 921-940 of 3,040 for speaker:Colm Brophy
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I appreciate that but as I said at the start, in terms of the declaration I made, we have rules and regulations around people and their reputations and what can be said about them within the confines of the Irish Parliament.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: We do not want to cross into that area.
- 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 for an incredibly comprehensive performance. Mr. Samkharadze's colleagues were there with him but he did it on his own. There was a lot of questioning and answering and we really do appreciate Mr. Samkharadze's engagement. To confirm that view from the committee and from the members here, we are for total engagement on, and support for, enlargement and Georgia's...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: The wonderful Georgian ambassador, who has already been complimented, wishes to say a few words.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Ms Bitadze for the extra contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Georgia (29 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Songulashvili. It is something we are always conscious of, certainly for people like me who were born in the 1960s. The journey this country took both economically and in reform made it the country it is today and has changed it beyond recognition. Much of that is down to our membership of the European Union and the benefits we attained from that. I thank all of the witnesses...
- 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: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe go dtí an cruinniú agus roimh bhaill den choiste fosta. Today's meeting will discuss the impact Brexit has had on Ireland's trade and connectivity with the European Union, and how Ireland's two largest ports have responded to the challenges they have faced. Ar son an choiste, on behalf of the committee, cuirim fáilte roimh na daoine...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of Brexit on Ireland: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)
Colm Brophy: I thank Mr. Carr and Mr. O'Connell for those comprehensive statements. We will get straight into it. Senator Chambers is first up and will be followed up by Deputy Howlin.