Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

We can discuss the matter.

I have proposed to the Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, Deputy Dominic Hannigan, that I provide the joint committee with a full and comprehensive briefing on the Presidency in June. I had hoped to do so much sooner, but it has not been practical to do so, as everyone is busy and tied up with the referendum. The committee, for instance, has been holding hearings in advance of the referendum. The briefing I have proposed will be my first after the referendum. The Seanad could also have an input in this regard. It should not only be a case of me appearing before the House to tell Senators what is happening. I want to receive feedback and constructive suggestions, of which we have had a number today. Perhaps we might have even greater engagement on the Presidency and the opportunities it offers. We need more concrete suggestions and positive inputs from Members of both Houses and the Seanad is ideally placed to fulfil this role. In tandem with the meeting with the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, the Seanad may wish to arrange a discussion to take place after the referendum, perhaps in June. I would be pleased to participate in such a discussion.