Fergus O'Dowd
Question:25 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when it is expected that the new Commission for the European Union will begin its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30066/04]
View answerWednesday, 24 November 2004
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Last Thursday, 18 November, the European Parliament voted to approve the appointment of the new Commission headed by President JoséManuel Barroso. On 19 November, the Council adopted a decision formally appointing the Commission. Following the publication of this decision in the Official Journal of the European Union, the new Commission formally took office on 22 November.
The Government's priority throughout the European Parliament's hearings process has been to see the early appointment of an effective Commission which enjoys the support of both the European Parliament and the Council. The Government welcomes the appointment of the new Commission and looks forward to working closely with it.