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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I call Deputy Calleary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Does Dr. Soares wish to take that question or would he like to pass it on to Ms Farrell?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Ní Lochlainn. The next speaker is Deputy Haughey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Mr. Douds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank Dr. Soares and his colleagues for their contributions today. They have whetted our appetite for more discussion. They have raised a lot of issues with us today and in their submission they have called for a more structured approach. That is something this committee should think about. Reference was made to climate change and sustainability, and the possibility of working...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the members of the committee, as well as Mr. Douds, Ms Farrell, Dr. Ní Lochlainn and Dr. Soares for their participation. I know Dr. Soares does a good job of staying connected with the committee and communicating with us but we will try to follow up on several of the issues that have been raised. I note that Senator Martin has joined the meeting online. He has a national remit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: I thank the Senator. He did my job there, so I do not have to say a final "thank you" to everybody. The meeting is now adjourned. The next meeting of the joint committee will take place on Wednesday, 13 October 2021 at 9.30 a.m. when we will be joined by representatives of the European Commission to discuss the state of the Union.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Gabhaim buíochas as mo cheapachán úr mar Sheanadóir. Táim sásta leis sin. Níl brú ar bith orm anois agus gabhaim buíochas as sin freisin. Fearaim fáilte roimh achan duine go dtí an coiste inniu. Tá brón orm nach raibh mé ag an gcruinniú ón tús agus tá brón orm fosta má théimid trasna...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Cláir Ghaeilge: RTÉ (6 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: Níl agus gabhaim buíochas lenár n-aíonna faoi na freagraí sin agus leis an gCathaoirleach freisin.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 Oct 2021)

Joe McHugh: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider adding trained printers to the list of skill shortages which will facilitate supply shortages as in the case of companies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47462/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: Apologies have been received from Senator Martin and Deputy Duffy. Today we will have an engagement with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. The Commissioner will put me right if I am pronouncing that in the wrong way. On behalf of the committee, I welcome the European Commissioner for Economy to our meeting. Before beginning there are some housekeeping matters and the privilege notice. Members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: Agus go raibh maith agat. The Commissioner's Irish is excellent. It is the first time I have heard a speech with James Joyce's Ulyssesand Brexit in the same speech, so that is an achievement in itself. It is very obvious the Commissioner put much effort into today's presentation, for which we are very grateful. We will now open the meeting up to members. I will call Deputy Seán...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: The Commissioner is doing good. He is very concise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Ó Murchú, we will come back to you. We have plenty of time. I remind the members that they have to be on the campus to ask questions. I call Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: I am not sure that Deputy Harkin is on the campus.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: I am happy to ask questions on your behalf, Deputy Harkin, if you wish to send them to me. I have sent you a message. I call Deputy Howlin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: I am sorry about that, Deputy Howlin. Is Deputy Richmond there? He is not, so Deputy Ó Murchú has the floor again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: Deputy Marian Harkin has sent in a question. She is a former Member of the European Parliament whom the Commissioner may have met along the way. She thanks the Commissioner for his presence and his flexible approach to the Stability and Growth Pact. Having listened to inflexible statements for many years on it as an MEP, the Deputy is pleased to hear we will not repeat the mistakes of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (20 Sep 2021)

Joe McHugh: Does Deputy Haughey want to contribute again?