Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:18. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach the issues he is planning to raise at the next European Council meeting. [50598/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 December 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
I will attend the European Council in Brussels on 14 and 15 December.
The draft agenda for the main meeting consists of security and defence - including Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) - and social, educational and cultural matters - where we expect a report on the recent Gothenburg Social Summit, and the proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Foreign policy issues might also be raised.
President Tusk will also chair further discussions on the Future of Europe as part of his 'Leaders' Agenda', with the focus this time on migration.
We will also discuss the future of EMU in a meeting of the Euro Summit on 15 December in an inclusive format, with all 27 remaining Member States.
Ireland is very supportive of President Tusk's efforts to drive forward the debate on the Future of Europe, and I look forward to a constructive exchange of views.
The European Council will also meet in Article 50 format, on 15 December, to consider progress in the Brexit negotiations.
Questions Nos. 19 to 30, inclusive, resubmitted.