Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

1. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions he had at the European Council meeting in December 2014, in Brussels, Belgium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

2. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if the decision by the European Commission to seek information on tax rulings for all European Union member states was discussed at the meeting of the European Council in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

3. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the issue of direct bank recapitalisation through the European Stability Mechanism fund at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2131/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

4. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the growing crisis around refugees fleeing conflicts in Africa and in the Middle East at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2132/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

5. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the issue of recognition of a Palestinian state during any recent European Union Council meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2133/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

6. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the possibility of greater tax harmonisation at European Union level at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2135/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

7. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the growing concerns at the growth of extreme right-wing racist groups in Europe at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2137/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

8. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi, in Brussels, Belgium, in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2138/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

9. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the need for the Central Bank of Ireland to provide evidence to the banking inquiry with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2139/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

10. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach following his preliminary discussion in December 2014 with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi, if there have been any follow-up conversations or discussions; if a date is set for a further meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2140/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

11. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the issue of direct bank recapitalisation through the European Stability Mechanism fund with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi, at his meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

12. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he raised the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone and other neighbouring African states during the European Union Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

13. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting held on 19 and 20 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2166/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

14. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if European Union leaders discussed economic stagnation at the European Council meeting held on 19 and 20 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2167/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

15. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if a change of Government in Greece and a change in European Union policy in relation to Greek debt were discussed at the European Council meeting held on 19 and 20 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2168/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

16. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the role of the Irish bank guarantee in the financial crisis with any European leaders at any of his recent meetings with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2170/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

17. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on his meeting in December 2014 with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3361/15]

European Council Meetings

Joe Higgins

18. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings and discussions he had at the European Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3365/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

19. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the former President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Jean-Claude Trichet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4300/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

20. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the discussions and the decisions taken at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014, in respect of Ukraine, and in particular the ongoing volatile situation in the east of Ukraine. [4301/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

21. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the decision taken at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014 regarding the closer co-ordination of economic policies to ensure the smooth functioning of economic and monetary union; if he made any contribution to the discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4305/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

22. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the decision made at the meeting of the European Union Council in December 2014 regarding the mobilisation of €315 billion in new investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4306/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

23. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the discussions and decisions taken at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014 regarding the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4307/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

24. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the discussions and decisions taken at the European Union Council meeting in December 2014 regarding the fight against tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning at both European Union and global level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4308/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

25. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Alexis Tsipras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5471/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

26. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the European Union Council position on writing off Greek debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5472/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

27. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views that a viable solution will be found for Greece and its people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5474/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

28. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views on the response of European Union leaders to the Greek debt issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6603/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

29. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Chancellor of Germany, Ms Angela Merkel, regarding the situation in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6604/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

30. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his views regarding the discussion by leaders of the European Union on sending defensive weapons to eastern Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6605/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

31. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has discussed the latest developments in Palestine at the European Union Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6612/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

32. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has discussed the growth of anti-austerity parties being elected across the European Union at the European Union Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6613/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

33. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding his contribution to the discussion on the crisis in Ukraine at the European Union Council meeting on 12 February 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7684/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

34. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if European Union sanctions against Russia were discussed at the European Union Council meeting on 12 February 2015; if he contributed to this discussion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7685/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

35. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding his contribution at the European Union Council meeting on 12 February 2015 in respect of the Greek deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7686/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

36. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he had bilateral meetings in or around the European Union Council meeting on 12 February 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7687/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

37. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union Council has discussed its ongoing relationship with Russia at its meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7688/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

38. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the proposed military action by the United States of America against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria was discussed at the European Union Council meeting on 12 February 2015; if he made a contribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7689/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

39. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to or met with the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Alexis Tsipras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7712/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

40. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent discussions with leaders of the European Union on the Greek debt crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7793/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

41. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the latest developments in Palestine at any of the recent European Council meetings since December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7795/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

42. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the latest developments in Syria at any of the European Council meetings since December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7796/15]

European Council Meetings

Joe Higgins

43. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he has met the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Alexis Tsipras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/15]

European Council Meetings

Joe Higgins

44. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8839/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

45. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach his plans to make a statement on the latest developments in the European Union, particularly following the deal made with Greece . [9966/15]

European Council Meetings

Richard Boyd Barrett

46. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach if he will report on any discussions he had regarding the developing situation in Ukraine at any of the recent European Union Council meetings he attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

47. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he placed any particular item for discussion on the agenda of any European Union Council meetings held since March 2015 ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11635/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

48. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if, at any European Union Council meetings held since March 2015, he outlined Ireland's concerns regarding the way the eastern Ukraine situation was being dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11636/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

49. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if there was a discussion at any of the European Union Council meetings held since March 2015 regarding a partial lifting of the sanctions on Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11637/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

50. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he made a contribution to any discussion on the Greek deal at any of the European Union Council meetings held since March 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11638/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

51. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the outcome of the European Union Council meeting in March 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12793/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

52. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Alexis Tsipras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12794/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

53. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach his views on the European Union Council response to the debt crisis in Greece. [12795/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

54. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he will report on discussions at any of the European Union Council meetings since March 2015 on the implementation of the Minsk agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12796/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

55. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if he spoke to the President of France, Mr. Francois Hollande, and to the Chancellor of Germany, Ms Angela Merkel, on their efforts to secure the future of Ukraine. [12797/15]

European Council Meetings

Gerry Adams

56. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if the issue of Syrian and other refugees fleeing conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa was discussed at the European Union Council meetings in December 2014 and March 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12798/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

57. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he had any bilateral meetings when he attended the March European Union Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15197/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

58. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken to the Greek Prime Minister, Mr. Alexis Tsipras, since the Greek Prime Minister's appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15198/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

59. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding discussions at the European Union Council on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15201/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

60. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if European Union sanctions against Russia were discussed at any of the European Union Council meetings since March 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15202/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

61. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union Council has discussed the outcome of the Greek election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15203/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

62. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union Council has discussed the growing trend of extreme left and right political parties across the European Union; his views on the matter and if he will discuss the matter. [15204/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

63. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the Middle East was discussed, particularly Palestine and Israel, at any of the recent European Union Council meetings; and if he will discuss the matter. [15205/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

64. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the situation in Syria was discussed at any of the European Union Council's meetings since January 2015; if any new actions were taken other than donations for humanitarian aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15206/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

65. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding his meeting with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

66. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he specifically mentioned retrospective debt for Ireland at his meeting with the President of the European Central Bank, Mr. Mario Draghi; if any action will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15208/15]

European Council Meetings

Paul Murphy

67. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if the situation in Egypt with regards to human rights was discussed at any meetings of the European Council since December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15209/15]

European Council Meetings

Ruth Coppinger

68. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach if he discussed the political and human rights situation in Egypt with other heads of Government at any of the European Council meeting since December 2014. [15211/15]

European Council Meetings

Joe Higgins

69. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if the human rights situation in Egypt was discussed at any of the European Council meetings since December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15230/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

70. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Italian Prime Minister regarding the tragic mass drowning of hundreds of boat people off the coast of Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16208/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

71. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the agreement made at the March European Union Council meeting to ensure that Europe’s citizens and businesses have a reliable, secure, affordable and sustainable supply of energy; the actions that have been taken since the June European Council meeting, when it was made a priority; the immediate actions being taken in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16209/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

72. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the March European Council meeting, at which a number of concrete and measurable steps were taken to deliver the Energy Union; if these measures will ensure affordable, sustainable and secure energy for all member states; the steps, and the way, these measures will apply to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16210/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

73. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has written to the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Alexis Tsipras, since Mr Tsipras was elected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16212/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

74. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach wheher he discussed the European Central Bank interest rate at the April 2015 European Union Council meeting, and the way some banks chose not to pass on the reductions; if not, his plans to do so at a future meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16218/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

75. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the actions the European Union Commission is taking to promote and harness the full benefits of fifth freedom, discussed at the March European Union Council meeting, where it was decided to act quickly and decisively; the specific actions being taken because of the instability in the European Union’s neighbourhood, and the realities of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16219/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

76. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union Council is actually doing enough to assist Greece from possibly exiting the European Union or defaulting on its debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16221/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

77. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if the European Union Council is satisfied that a Greek default on debt would not necessarily require an exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16222/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

78. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has had any meetings or correspondence with the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Alexis Tsipras; and if he will make a statement on the matter

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

79. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the Ukraine taken at the European Council meeting in December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

80. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he contributed at the special European Union Council meeting in April 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18116/15]

European Council Meetings

Micheál Martin

81. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the comments he made at the European Union Council meeting held on 23 April 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18146/15]

Public Sector Pay

Seán Fleming

182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his objectives for the forthcoming talks on public sector pay and conditions; his proposed timescale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18370/15]

Public Sector Expenditure

Mary Lou McDonald

183. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projected annual increase in public expenditure over the next three years. [18406/15]

Public Sector Pay

John Halligan

184. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to possible public service pay restoration, if he will confirm the level at which it is anticipated public service pay will be restored; the grades at which restoration will take effect; if he will confirm which pay-related deductions he will seek to cut and by what margin; if it is likely that there will be a link between the restoration of pay and the provision of additional productivity by public sector staff; if any move to restore pay will take into consideration the terms of the 2013 Haddington Road agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18415/15]

Budget Targets

Seán Fleming

185. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional resources for front-line services will be a priority in the allocation of any leeway in the public finances in the years ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18371/15]

Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Mary Lou McDonald

186. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will prioritise low-paid workers in the forthcoming pay talks with public sector unions. [18407/15]

Public Sector Staff Remuneration

Mary Lou McDonald

187. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the unions he plans meeting for talks on public sector pay. [18244/15]

Ministerial Pensions

Mary Lou McDonald

188. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide, in tabular form, a list of the annual pension payments to former Ministers and taoisigh, sorted by payment, high to low, including the recipient's name. [18246/15]

Ombudsman's Remit

Seán Fleming

189. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to extend the role of the Ombudsman to cover State bodies not currently within its remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18240/15]

Nursing Home Services

John Halligan

190. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the power to investigate complaints will extend to all nursing home residents, whether self-funded or in receipt of a State subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18265/15]

Public Sector Pay

Terence Flanagan

191. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reverse public sector pay cuts, including An Garda Síochána pay cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18124/15]

Sale of State Assets

Seán Fleming

192. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide the receipts for each year from 2011 to 2014 and to date in 2015, and the estimate for 2015, from the sale of State assets; the manner in which these funds have been deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18236/15]

Pension Levy

Paul Murphy

193. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps his Department will take to abolish the pension levy on public sector workers; and if he will discuss this with public sector workers' unions. [18241/15]

Public Sector Pay

Ruth Coppinger

194. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the need to increase public sector pay, following discussions with public sector workers and their unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18227/15]

Public Sector Pay

Mary Lou McDonald

195. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to commence talks with unions on public sector pay. [18243/15]

Office of Public Works Projects

David Stanton

196. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made to date by the Office of Public Works in forming partnerships with local heritage and community groups, since the announcement of the initiative in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17538/15]

Semi-State Bodies Dividends

Seán Fleming

197. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the policy that applies in respect of dividends from commercial semi-State companies; his plans to review this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18237/15]

Departmental Offices

Brian Stanley

198. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to provide permanent office accommodation for staff in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Social Protection, who are now located in Portlaoise, County Laois, as part of decentralisation. [18128/15]

Pension Levy

Ruth Coppinger

199. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on abolishing the pension levy for public sector workers. [18228/15]

Economic Growth

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he remains satisfied that targets in respect of savings and public expenditure reform will continue to be met in the context of economic recovery; if he has identified particular areas of conflict in this regard; if he remains satisfied that economic recovery and retention of public expenditure objectives are not mutually exclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18190/15]