Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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No, that is not correct. It is correct that other countries have not ratified it. Most EU countries have. As a country that is pro-enterprise and pro-trade, we like to be among the first to ratify. We are not; we are laggards in respect of ratification. We are not the last to ratify. That is correct. Most EU countries have; some have not. I would prefer us to be in the advanced group. We are not. I certainly do not want us to be in the laggard group, into which we risk falling.

Cyprus had a vote in its parliament to not ratify at this time and that relates to an issue around halloumi cheese. Everyone thinks that will be resolved.