Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

In respect of the charter of fundamental rights, am I correct in interpreting the Taoiseach to mean that Ireland has a caveat, which has relevance for all member states, rather than an opt-out clause and he is seeking legal advice on this matter? The Taoiseach stated that this would be taken in the context of the European Court of Justice, ECJ, but we will not know how the ECJ will interpret the British position until a case comes before it. Will the Attorney General provide the legal advice or does the Taoiseach expect the legal advice to come from the intergovernmental conference in July? Will whatever referendum is proposed have clarity in respect of this issue?

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