Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister stated the Middle East peace process has suspended or stalled. Would it be possible to at least attempt to restore some kind of platform for discussion at the necessary level? The vacuum that follows in the wake of a suspended peace process, no matter where it is, always leads to difficulty.

My last point is on climate change and the need for a Europe-wide policy thereon that is supported by all member states. The Chairman will be glad to know I will not touch on the rest of the areas that I could comment on. Again, I compliment the Minister on his comprehensive statement to the committee.