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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2022)

Seán Haughey: ...significant. Geoffrey Donaldson, the leader of the DUP, has stated that it will not nominate a Deputy First Minister this week until the issues concerning the Northern Ireland protocol are resolved. We are where we are. The issues regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol need to be resolved, and resolved fairly quickly. In my view, the EU has shown considerable...

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Seán Haughey: ...and liberal democratic values without the full support of the local community and in a place where religious fundamentalism is deeply ingrained in the life and culture of the country. However, we are where we are. The sudden and abrupt withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan at the end of August was chaotic and could be described as a debacle. Members of this House are right to...

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

Seán Haughey: I thank our guests for joining us to discuss this matter. I was struck by Professor Laffan's view that the timing of this convention is bad. We are where we are and we have to make the most of it. Hopefully, it will succeed. Professor Laffan spoke about the need for participation, engagement and education with reference to the citizens. That is absolutely crucial. Given our experience...

Brexit: Statements (7 May 2020)

Seán Haughey: ..., police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters, and fisheries. In this context, it is imprudent and short-sighted of the UK Government not to request an extension to the transition period. We are where we are, however, and while in the weeks ahead every effort must be made to reach a consensus between the EU and the UK on this issue, contingency planning must continue apace for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Safety of Irish Citizens Abroad (12 Nov 2019)

Seán Haughey: ...reported in the public domain that this operation is being led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Given that this is a very sensitive case, how did that get into the public domain? We are where we are. Details have been made public. It is important for the House to be updated on the situation. I presume we can confirm that a small team of Irish officials, supported by...

Brexit: Motion (21 Nov 2018)

Seán Haughey: ...in saying "everything is changed, changed utterly." In this case a terrible beast was born, the beast of Brexit. Sometimes it is hard to believe all of this is happening, but, as the saying goes, we are where we are and must deal with the so-called Brexit disaster as best we can. Fianna Fáil supports the motion before the House and welcomes the draft withdrawal agreement. I...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Seán Haughey: ...public administration generally to try to sort out these issues in the coming two years. This is unfortunate and it will slow down policy-making in many important areas of Irish life. Be that as it may, we are where we are and we need to pick ourselves up and do what we have to do to protect the interests of the country.