26/01/2023 | 12:33:04 Good morning, Madam Prime Minister. And we are so happy to be on the road to Reykjavik, and thank you for your kind words in relation to our report. We're looking forward to the journey, to the destination, and – as you say – what happens afterwards. How can you ensure that the voice of PACE is central to the Summit and also the voices of the youth and civil society? Because that is equally important. Madam Prime Minister, if I can also ask you: Iceland has an excellent record in relation to... 24/01/2023 | 19:28:09 Thank you very much once again, Mister President. The road to Reykjavik has been a long journey, and we are only halfway there. I want to thank all of those who have shared this journey and lightened the load and gave me the trust to bring us to this stop on our journey. To those who engaged, I listened and did my very best to produce a collaborative report. Thank you to the Irish and Icelandic presidencies who have made this summit both a priority and a reality; to the Alliance of Liberals... 24/01/2023 | 16:36:15 Thank you, Mr President. And dear President, dear Mr Tiny KOX, Secretary General and colleagues, Europe, no doubt, is confronted with extraordinary and grave challenges and grave moments such as these must be matched by great ambition and that is why we are here on this day at this time. The Russian Federation is waging a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine in defiance of international law including the Council of Europe Statute, the Helsinki Final Act and the Charter of the United... 24/01/2023 | 10:56:25 Thank you very much, Chair. Over the last year, in this very chamber, we have borne witness to the testimonies of our female battalion from Ukraine, who spoke movingly and compassionately about the absolutely degrading practices that many of their women and, of course, some men have undergone in relation to conflict-related sexual violence, which is the most degrading experience for anyone. And we are talking about rape, we are talking about sexual slavery, we're talking about forced... 13/10/2022 | 19:16:48 I was nearly happy to have that. Thank you, Chair and colleagues. Let me start by thanking the co-rapporteurs for this report on Romania. Ms Edite ESTRELA and my Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe colleague Ms Krista BAUMANE for their work and I think also for their empathy and their understanding for the complex issues in Romania. It's important to say that this is mainly a positive report. Of course, the general framework of the rule of law is in a significantly better shape than... 13/10/2022 | 18:13:30 Thank you very much, Chair. I want to congratulate the rapporteur on her excellent work, on her conclusions and recommendations. Ireland is very well known for its passion for sport, whether it's football, rugby, golf, horse racing, which is very important in my own county of Kildare. We also celebrate our special Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Gender discrimination in sport has long been a controversial topic due to inequality regarding wages, audience viewing numbers, and the overall... 13/10/2022 | 16:46:38 Thank you very much, Mister Chair. I wish to acknowledge the report by the rapporteur. I think that he makes a valid assertion that breaks... it has reignited tensions in Northern Ireland. I think we just have had an example of that there. It is furthering political division and contributing significantly to the perils of devolved institution. It places particular blame on divisive post-Brexit narratives, particularly surrounding the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol. There is... 13/10/2022 | 10:37:02 President Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, Solidarity with you and the people of Ukraine from the people of Ireland. First of all, I would like to pay tribute to the female battalion who have represent Ukraine here in the Parliamentary Assembly and indeed all around Europe. They have been incredible ambassadors. You talk, President Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, about a unified Europe supporting Ukraine, and you are right. But in many ways Europe is at a crossroads. Here at the Parliamentary Assembly we believe... 12/10/2022 | 10:51:44 Thank you very much, Mr President and Minister Liam BYRNE. Thank you very much for your very positive and thought-provoking presentation. The Irish delegation is very proud of the leadership that yourself, the Ambassador, and the team have shown over the last six months. Minister, you mentioned the Good Friday Agreement, and of course next year is the 25th anniversary of this historic agreement which brought peace to the island of Ireland. But there are fresh concerns about that at this point... 11/10/2022 | 12:57:37 Fáilte romhat ar ais ['Welcome back' in Irish] You're very welcome back to these hallowed halls where indeed you made your mark as a former member. Our sympathy and our solidarity go with you and through you to the people of Creeslough as you travel to sympathise with them. Thank you for your very insightful and inspirational words and for your reference to the high level group report. We here at the Parliamentary Assembly absolutely believe that there is a political imperative for a...