Did the Taoiseach state earlier that the next meeting between himself and the British Prime Minister would take place in either Dublin or London?

I said that any arrangements for a meeting with the British Prime Minister would, in accordance with normal practice, be announced simultaneously in Dublin and London close to the time of the meeting.

Where is it proposed to hold this meeting? Is he in a position to refute the suggestion that it may be held in Belfast?

No decision has been taken about the meeting. I explained to the Deputy and I thought he had taken on board what I said, that the discussions are in the concluding stages but have not yet been completed. When they have been brought to a conclusion and the overall outcome can be seen the Government will assess it and decide whether they will recommend it for implementation. In those circumstances the question of the location of the meeting is entirely premature.

May I ask the Taoiseach——

I am sorry, Deputy, I am moving to the next question. I am calling Question No. 3 and I ask the Taoiseach to answer it.

I wish to ask a supplementary question.

I am sorry, Deputy. I have been more than generous.

It is hardly fair. We were allowed only two supplementary questions but Deputy Haughey was allowed six or seven.

I happen to represent over 70 Deputies.

The Deputy did not think it worth his while to put a question down on the talks.

I have called Question No. 3.