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Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Ms O'Connell. A lot of work went into this, so there is a lot to go through.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: If the witnesses are happy to, we will come back to them after each speaker, within the five minutes.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I am loath to interrupt Ms O'Connell and I know she said she would come to Ms Hayes. We might come back to her. I just want to try to stick to the five minutes per member. We will come back to Ms Hayes on the migration issue later.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I am loath to cut Ms Hayes off a second time. I will allow her to answer now if members are agreeable with that because we want to hear the answers.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I call Deputy Ó Murchú. This is not directed at you specifically, but just to remember, members-----

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: You just need to leave time for the witnesses to respond because I will cut off after five minutes, particularly with you.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Is Deputy Ó Murchú happy enough?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: There are three more members in the first round: Deputies Crowe, Butterly and Gibney. Senators O'Loughlin and Andrews also want to get in.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: There is a vote in the Seanad, if that concerns anyone.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Senator Andrews. I call Senator O'Loughlin.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I will come in on a few issues. First, I absolutely agree with Ms O'Connell's last comment on enlargement. It has stalled slightly and there is an obligation on the Commission to reignite that process. In the poll, the influence question is important. I put on record my support for the work EMI does on the publication of positions available in Europe at all levels. As a committee, what...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Yes, it was about the change to the question.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: Does anyone need to come back in on any other issue or ask any further questions?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: In that instance specifically they were saying they did not feel their views were represented.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: We will move on to Deputy Butterly.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: I thank Ms Hayes and Ms O'Connell for giving us the benefit of their experience, expertise and insight. The survey is full of information and offers some really interesting and important insights. I thank them for the work EMI does, which is hugely important in highlighting European issues across Ireland. We will now go into private session. The next meeting of the committee will be at...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: We will circulate copies to members.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of the ongoing retention of a person (details supplied); the actions he will take to encourage the British government to increase its diplomatic efforts in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38124/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 32. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 10 June 2025, the position regarding the review of errors made under the increased cost of business grant and Power Up grant; to provide a timeline for when businesses will receive their payment if they were originally miscategorised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37993/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (9 Jul 2025)

Barry Ward: 33. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the departmental review of the administration of the power up grant scheme; the basis for the missed deadline in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37998/25]