Meeting with President Delors
De Rossa and Spring asked about the purpose and outcome of the Taoiseach’s meeting with Delors, including whether they discussed the Social Charter. The Taoiseach said their discussions focused on the Strasbourg Council and Ireland’s forthcoming EC Presidency, and declined to disclose his intended contribution before the formal agenda was available.
asked the Taoiseach the purpose of his meeting with the President of the EC Commission, Mr. Delors on 29 November; if any decisions or initiatives were agreed at the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Comment on this
asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his meeting with the President of the European Commission; and if the Social Charter was discussed at the meeting.
Comment on this
I propose to take Questions Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 together.
My discussions with President Delors concentrated on the European Council meeting, which will be held later this week in Strasbourg and the programme and priorities for our forthcoming Presidency of the European Communities.
In accordance with established practice it would not be appropriate at this stage to disclose in advance what contribution I may or may not make at the Strasbourg Council, particularly since the formal agenda for the Council is not yet available. I will in the normal way report to the House next week on the outcome of the Council.