European Union
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-30
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

I thank the Minister of State for her response. I have a question that she may not be able to answer for me today. If so, I ask her to bring it back to the Minister, who may be able to answer. Must we opt in to the pact as a whole or do we have the option to opt in to particular regulations within the pact? That is an important question, especially when we think of the cases of over-12s and whether they will be excluded from particular protections. It is important for us to understand whether Ireland has the option to opt in to some parts and opt out of other parts.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-30