Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

The EU and America have historical, cultural and trade ties. To have an Irishman representing the 25 member states, and their 450 million people, is a great source of pride to our country and to the Parliament. Mr. Bruton gave all his adult life, 35 years, to politics before he went into the diplomatic sphere. He brings a great clarity to this position that sometimes diplomats do not have.