Questions

75. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how Ireland engaged with the European Commission during the development of the Democracy Shield; and if he will outline any concerns Ireland raised about the protection of free expression. [64234/25]

76. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the obligations expected of Ireland under the Democracy Shield, including any monitoring, reporting or participation requirements. [64235/25]

77. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will be required to take part in shared EU systems for identifying or reviewing online information; and how national control over decisions that affect domestic political debate will be maintained. [64236/25]

78. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how the Government assessed the Democracy Shield against the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity; and if he will provide the criteria used in this assessment. [64237/25]

79. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how the Democracy Shield will interact with existing EU legislation such as the Digital Services Act 2024 and the Electoral Integrity Package; and the implications of this for Ireland. [64238/25]

10. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the reported expulsion of two Irish nationals (details supplied) from Germany in connection with their participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations; if he has raised any concerns with his German counterparts regarding the protection of free speech and the rights of Irish citizens within the European Union; and…