Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. As part of the drive for stability, jobs and growth, the Irish Presidency will prioritise bilateral trade agreements with key partners, including the United States of America. Is any such thing happening with Canada? Such agreements should deliver positive benefits for all involved and provide newer and greater opportunities. God knows, opportunities for our young people, many of whom have been out of work for a considerable time, would be most welcome. The Presidency will also work with renewed purpose on further enlargement of the European Union and will encourage the development of democratic and peaceful societies in the Union's eastern and south-eastern neighbourhoods. I ask the Minister of State to let us know what progress has been made on future EU enlargement.