Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Does the Government propose to use its veto at EU level if the outcome of the WTO talks is not fair or balanced? It is within the Government's remit, as the Taoiseach will be aware, to use a veto. It is a matter of considerable concern and one which I would not like used as a weapon against the Lisbon treaty which the Fine Gael Party strongly supports. Will the Taoiseach confirm that, if the deal is unbalanced or unfair in the eyes of the Government, the latter will use its veto if necessary?

Will the Taoiseach take action in respect of what is occurring across the country in that elderly patients in particular and medical card holders are shocked that they may not be able to get their medicinal products——

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