Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:32. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit and address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. [30838/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
32. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit and address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. [30838/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra34. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit and address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. [32441/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 34 together.
I visited Strasbourg on the 7-8 June. I met with representatives of the Council of Europe to mark Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the body, and paid a visit to the European Court of Human Rights.
At the European Parliament, I unveiled a bust to honour the life and career of the late John Hume.
I had the honour to address the plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday 8 June, reflecting on the fifty years since Ireland voted to join what is now the European Union.
I had a welcome opportunity to thank President Metsola in person for the European Parliament’s support and solidarity throughout the Brexit process.
I availed of my visit to discuss EU/UK developments and the Protocol with European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič and David McAllister MEP, Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee.
I also met with Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, and reaffirmed Ireland’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Question No. 34 answered with Question No. 32.