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Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy andthe Common Security and Defence PolicyDublin Castle, 24 & 25 March 2013DRAFT AGENDASunday, 24 March 201312:00 –16:00Registration desks open at the hotels
For participants in the Meeting of the Heads of Delegations14:15Departure by bus from hotels to Dublin Castle
15:00 – 16:00 Meeting of the Heads of Delegations of the national parliamentsof the EU and the European Parliament to discuss (i) theproposal to appoint an Ad Hoc Review Committee and (ii) theproposal on enhanced monitoring of democratic processesVenue: The Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle
15:3016.00-16.3016:30
Departure by bus from hotels to Dublin CastleCoffeeOpening of the ConferenceWelcome address by the Ceann Comhairle, Mr. Seán Barrett T.D.Opening remarks by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairsand Trade, Mr. Pat Breen T.D.Opening remarks by the Head of Delegation of the European Parliament, Mr.Elmar Brok MEPVenue: The Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle
17:00-17:30
Proposal to appoint an Ad Hoc Review Committee of the Inter-ParliamentaryConferencePresentation by the Presidency ParliamentDebate
17:30-18:00
Proposal of the Cyprus Presidency on enhanced monitoring of democraticprocesses in the Southern and Eastern NeighbourhoodsPresentation by the Cyprus ParliamentDebate
18:00-19:00
Current issues on the CFSP and CSDPAddress by the High Representative of the European Union for ForeignAffairs and Security Policy, Ms. Catherine AshtonDebate
19:1019:3020:15
Departure of delegates by bus from Dublin Castle to Royal Hospital,KilmainhamWelcome receptionDinner hosted by the Ceann Comhairle, Mr. Seán Barrett T.D.Venue: Royal Hospital, Kilmainham
22:30
Return by bus to the hotels
Monday, 25 March 201308:15Departure by bus from the hotels to Dublin CastleVenue: The Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle09:15-11:00Conflict prevention - the EU as PeacemakerAddress by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr.Eamon Gilmore T.D.Debate11:00-11:40Coffee Break/Family Photo
11:40-13:10
Workshop 1The Comprehensive Approach to instability in Africa – theexperience of the Horn of Africa
Drawing on the contributions of the High Representative andthe Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, this workshop willenable parliamentarians to debate the ComprehensiveApproach in the context of the implementation of the CFSP andCSDP in the Horn of Africa. The workshop will include openingcontextual remarks and will thereafter be moderated andreported to the Plenary.
Workshop 2The Middle East Peace Process – the role of the European UnionDrawing on the contributions of the High Representative and theMinister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, this workshop will enableparliamentarians to debate the role of the European Union inthe Middle East Peace Process. The workshop will includeopening contextual remarks and will thereafter be moderatedand reported to the Plenary.Venues: St George’s Hall & St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle13:10Buffet Lunch hosted by the Chairmen of the Joint Committee onForeign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Pat Breen T.D. and the Joint Committeeon Justice, Defence and Equality, Mr. David Stanton T.D.Venue: Castle Hall, Dublin Castle15:00-16:30European Council on Defence 2013Address by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. AlanShatter T.D.Debate16:30-17:30Reports by rapporteurs on WorkshopsClosing remarksAdoption of Conference Conclusions17:35Departure by bus to the hotels
20:0020:30
Departure by bus from the hotels to the Round Room, Mansion HouseDinner hosted by the Chairmen of the Joint Committee onForeign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Pat Breen T.D. and the JointCommittee on Justice, Defence and Equality, Mr. DavidStanton T.D.Venue: Round Room, Mansion House
23:00
Departure by bus to the hotels
Tuesday, 26 March 2013Departure of delegationsGlossaryCeann Comhairle:Tánaiste:T.D:President/Speaker of Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives)Deputy Prime MinisterTeachta Dála/Member of Dáil Éireann
