Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Dail Éireann — 2024-05-14
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Seán Haughey (FF), Dublin Bay North

In his discussions with President Ursula von der Leyen, did the Taoiseach discuss the nature restoration law? In his view, is she still committed to the European Green Deal to tackle climate change? With the European Parliament elections coming up, there is a view that the European People's Party is becoming less committed to climate change and to taking the appropriate measures. Did the Taoiseach get any sense of a pulling-back from the green deal by Ursula von der Leyen?
The second question, having regard to a previous question, refers to relations between the EU and the Republic of Türkiye. It is clear that Türkiye is not about to join the European Union any time soon. I have no doubt President Erdoğan has something to do with that. Is Türkiye open to the prospects for closer co-operation with the EU? Are concrete and practical steps being taken for this closer co-operation, which, as the Taoiseach said earlier, will help to bring peace and stability to the region?

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Sitting date: 2024-05-14