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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - European Council Meeting.

British contribution to the EEC budget

Summary

O’Leary asked whether the British Prime Minister would seek a reduced UK budget contribution at the Dublin summit. The Taoiseach confirmed he had discussed the matter with her but did not endorse her objective.

Is the Taoiseach aware that at least one Prime Minister, the British Prime Minister, has stated that her objective at the Dublin summit will be to get a revision of the current rate of British contributions to the EEC budget?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question.

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It arises in regard to the preparations.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

It does not arise on the question on the Order Paper.

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Would the Taoiseach agree that this will have serious implications in terms of our contribution to the EEC budget? Would it not be in the interests of a successful Presidency that the Taoiseach should meet——

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy cannot raise all the matters that may be raised at a meeting of this kind.

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John Lynch The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

I have already said in my reply that I have met her.

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I do not think that the Taoiseach has met her since she made it clear that she would be raising this at the Dublin summit.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am calling the next question.

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Has the Taoiseach discussed this subject with her?

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John Lynch The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

Yes, of course.

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The Taoiseach is prepared to meet her objectives of reducing the British contribution at the Dublin summit?

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John Lynch The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

I did not say that.

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