Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2025
157. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a summary of Ireland's interventions at each meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework since 1 September 2025, including concerns raised, requests made and any written submissions tabled. [68733/25]
View answerSince the 1 September 2025, the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework, which is co-chaired by the EU and UK, has met on 2 October 2025 and 3 December 2025. At each meeting of the Specialised Committee, Ireland is afforded the opportunity to deliver an oral intervention in recognition of the unique circumstances that exist on the island of Ireland as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
With each of these interventions at the October and December meeting, my officials have stressed the importance of the full, timely, and faithful implementation of the Windsor Framework, recognising that it is crucial in providing certainty and clarity for people and businesses across the island of Ireland. Moreover, my officials emphasised the extent to which the Windsor Framework is central to protecting the gains of the Good Friday Agreement, avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, protecting the all-island economy, and ensuring the integrity of the EU Single Market. On each occasion, Ireland has also welcomed and supported the ongoing engagement with Northern Ireland stakeholders as set out in the Windsor Framework and called for further progress on implementation of outstanding Windsor Framework safeguards.
I wish to assure the Deputy that my officials and I will continue to closely monitor developments and advocate strongly for Ireland’s interests, including through these interventions, both within the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework and other EU forums.
