Meeting arrangements and agenda

Summary

The Taoiseach said the meeting with the British Prime Minister was fixed for 21 May, with arrangements still being finalised. Its broad agenda would cover bilateral and international matters, including Northern Ireland.

Frank Cluskey Mr. Cluskey Labour Party

asked the Taoiseach if he has finalised arrangements for a meeting with the British Prime Minister.

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Charles J. Haughey The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

A meeting has been fixed for 21 May. Discussions on the arrangements are in progress.

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Frank Cluskey Mr. Cluskey Labour Party

May I ask the Taoiseach if an agenda has been agreed upon for the meeting?

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Charles J. Haughey The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

Not finally. The general outline of it is understood.

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Frank Cluskey Mr. Cluskey Labour Party

Could the Taoiseach say what is included in the outline agenda?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is a separate question.

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Ruairí Quinn Mr. Quinn Labour Party

It is part of the arrangements.

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Charles J. Haughey The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

It is pretty wide-ranging, bilateral and international, EEC and matters of general mutual interest.

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Frank Cluskey Mr. Cluskey Labour Party

Would that include Northern Ireland?

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Charles J. Haughey The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

Yes. I would include that under the term "bilateral". I should like to think that the Northern Ireland problem is one to be dealt with between the two Governments on a bilateral basis.

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