Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As late as yesterday, it was acknowledged at a meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly that, since taking office, the Taoiseach has attended all plenary sessions of the assembly held in Ireland. The most recent meeting of the assembly in County Donegal discussed at some length strand three of the Good Friday Agreement - east-west relationships - and the possibility of enhancing the role of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, particularly the relationship between the assembly and British-Irish Council. What is the Taoiseach's view on that possibility?

On an issue I have raised previously with the Taoiseach, will the President make a reciprocal visit to the United Kingdom following the Queen's successful visit to this country? Does the Taoiseach wish to comment on a finding, which was made available to us yesterday by the Northern Ireland Office, that more than 80% of respondents to a survey indicated they were very satisfied with the work being done by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and had confidence in the force. The official from the Northern Ireland Office present stated that few UK police forces enjoy such public satisfaction and support levels.

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