Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important we do not rush into giving answers on that matter this evening and that we have a joint meeting with the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement some time.

The last update on foreign affairs issues with a Minister was with the former Minister, Deputy Gilmore, last July. Much has happened since then. As this was the first meeting with Deputy Charles Flanagan since his appointment, there was a wide range of questions. I am aware the Minister must leave to take an important telephone call at 6 p.m. Will the Minister come back to the committee in the new year with further updates?