Meetings with Christian Democratic MEPs
Hussey asked why the Minister would not meet Irish Christian Democratic MEPs. The Minister said she met Fianna Fáil MEPs in her party and ministerial roles, but not on behalf of the Government.
Why is the Minister of State refusing to meet MEPs of the Christian Democratic Party, the Irish members of that major group in the European Parliament?
Comment on this
I have no responsibility in relation to MEPs other than of my own political party. I meet the Members of Fianna Fáil on the basis, first, that I am the national director of elections for the party and, secondly, that I am Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs. I meet them at their request. This has not been done on behalf of the Government. If the Deputy feels that her party are in any way being left out——
