Meeting with British Prime Minister

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The Taoiseach said no meeting had been sought or refused; he and the British Prime Minister would attend the European Council in Brussels in March. Haughey stressed that no summit request had been rejected.

Charles J. Haughey Mr. Haughey Fianna Fáil

asked the Taoiseach if he has sought a meeting with the British Prime Minister; and, if so, the result.

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Garrett Fitzgerald The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There are no plans at present for a meeting but both the Prime Minister and I will, of course, be attending the European Council in Brussels in March.

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Charles J. Haughey Mr. Haughey Fianna Fáil

Is the Taoiseach in a position to rebut rumours or indications that have been circulating to the effect that he has sought a meeting and been refused?

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Garrett Fitzgerald The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Yes. No meeting has been sought, never mind refused.

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Charles J. Haughey Mr. Haughey Fianna Fáil

I would like to speak about our side in this regard. There has been no approach for a summit meeting with the British Prime Minister which has been rejected. It is important that we should understand that.

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