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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Senator Michael McDowell. I propose we go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Dr. Stephen Coutts, Professor Brigid Laffan and Ms Noelle O’Connell as we resume our engagement on this very important topic. Witnesses are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given and they are asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank all the presenters for their insightful overviews. I will call on two members at a time and the first to indicate is Deputy Calleary, to be followed by Deputy Richmond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I agree with that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Coutts and invite Ms O'Connell to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Coutts. Lastly, I invite Ms Noelle O'Connell. I just want Ms O'Connell to know we are a wee bit strapped for time.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Seirbhísí Dátheangacha agus Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2020: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Tá cúpla ceist gasta agam i dtús báire. Fáiltím ár n-aíonna roimh an gcomhchoiste. Ba mhaith liom freisin aitheantas a ghabháil le Seán Ó Coinn as an obair thábhachtach, dhíograiseach atá déanta ar ár son uilig Thuaidh-Theas fosta. Maidir le mo chéad cheist,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: It is my understanding that NPHET met this week to discuss the issue of Covid numbers in County Donegal. It is really important that its research and insight are given to the community. People in the county are working hard. Our businesses and restaurants are closed, and we are struggling to get our numbers down. People are worried. GPs and other medical staff are working very hard....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: As a committee we are looking forward to this discussion on the Conference on the Future of Europe. I welcome Professor Federico Fabbrini and Dr. Catherine Day, as well as Professor Gavin Barrett, who will join us shortly. Today's meeting is the start of our engagement on this very important topic. Witnesses are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Professor Fabbrini. I call Dr. Catherine Day. She was before this committee in April last year and she is welcome back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Thank you. I call Professor Barrett to make his contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank both Deputies for their questions and observations and I invite Professor Fabbrini, followed by Dr. Day, to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: We will perhaps resume the discussion on the book at the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Professor Fabbrini and thank him for the compliment as well. He should not worry; we will all buy the book for Christmas. I call Dr. Day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Professor Barrett. We have 18 or 19 minutes left, so I will take a final round of contributions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: Does anyone else wish to contribute? I call Deputy Harkin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: We have approximately nine minutes to feed back. Perhaps, before I let the witnesses back in I will make an observation following on from what Dr. Day said about how we go forward in terms of the dialogue. Sometimes, we can get caught up in trying to speak on behalf of our fellow citizens in terms of their understanding of Europe. Irish citizens are aware of the mechanics of Europe and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank Professor Fabbrini. Dr. Day and Professor Barrett have about two minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Joe McHugh: I thank all three contributors. Go raibh maith agaibh uilig fá choinne an eolais agus na sonraí inniu. Bhí an díospóireacht iontach saibhir agus beidh an léargas iontach tábhachtach don choiste seo. Tá muidne ag éisteacht faduda na deiseanna atá i gceist sa todhchaí san Eoraip agus na deiseanna poist a chruthú san Eoraip fosta....