Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Tánaiste for his response. Is he concerned that the dispute that has arisen between Iceland and the Dutch and British in terms of loan repayments is likely to emerge as a significant impediment to the advancement towards EU accession by Iceland? Has he had discussions or does he intend to have discussions with his European partners on this matter? What is his view on the recent statement by the Dutch Finance Minister, Jan Kees de Jager, that the Netherlands will block Iceland's bid to join the European Union unless the dispute over €1.3 billion in unpaid debts is resolved?

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