Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements
Seanad Éireann — 2023-05-03
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Barry Ward (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I just think it is unreasonable to suggest that the lack of procedural accountability of European Union institutions to the European Court of Human Rights has drownings as a direct consequence. There is a narrative that has been propagated by Senator Gavan’s colleague in the European Parliament that somehow that is the fault of the European Union. It is not, and it is irresponsible to suggest it.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-03