Cabinet Committees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2022

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Questions (34, 37)

Mick Barry

Question:

34. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Europe last met. [56704/22]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

The Cabinet Committee on Europe oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in relation to the European Union and related issues.

It generally meets in advance of regular meetings of the European Council.

It last met on 13 October ahead of the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 20/21 October.

Questions Nos. 35 and 36 resubmitted.

Brendan Smith

Question:

37. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly Plenary. [54584/22]

Taoiseach

As co-Chair Deputy Brendan Smith organised an excellent British Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Cavan on Monday 24 October.

The Assembly’s work to promote co-operation between representatives in Britain and Ireland is extremely valuable. As I outlined in my address on the day, it helps to build understanding and, crucially, to build relationships that will endure into the future – supporting positive British-Irish relations.