Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My apologies. We had organised a meeting with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland that I had to leave the Chamber to attend.

This is a very good innovation in Seanad business. It is very good to have the opportunity to liaise with our MEPs. It is unfortunate we only have a 50% turnout of the MEPs the people have elected.

I listened to the start of the debate with interest. There was reference to corporate tax, but where do our guests see the debate going on that issue?

In the context of the view in Europe regarding Article 7 proceedings against Poland and Hungary, should Europe be taking a more hard-line approach? That is certainly my view.

Research on healthcare and dementia care are things with which we all have to grapple in Europe in light of the ageing population. Could there be greater synergy in terms of sharing research between countries or undertaking it collaboratively?