Neale Richmond
Ceist:27. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. [49694/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 October 2022
Ceisteanna (27)
Freagraí scríofa
I had a short courtesy meeting in Government Buildings with European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager during her visit to Dublin on Friday 30 September.
This was primarily an opportunity to discuss current EU issues, including those featuring on the agenda of the Informal European Council meeting taking place in Prague the following week, on 7 October.
We discussed Russia’s escalating war of aggression against Ukraine, and the resolute response of the European Union since the invasion.
Our discussion also touched on the significant measures taken at EU and national level to support citizens and businesses respond to the dramatic energy prices increases arising in large part from the weaponisation of energy by Russia.
We noted the deteriorating economic outlook more generally, and the need for the European Union to remain flexible in our response, while preserving the European Union’s global competitiveness and the integrity of our Single Market.
I reiterated my strong support for Ukraine’s candidacy for membership of the EU.
The Executive Vice-President and I also reflected on the impact of EU membership in our respective countries, and discussed the role of the Conference on the Future of Europe in helping to shape the debate on the future of the EU over the period ahead.
Questions Nos. 28 to 46, inclusive, resubmitted.