Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

We all share the Minister's aspiration that the work of the Executive resumes and that the outstanding issues are resolved. Does he agree the failure of the Executive to meet over such a long period has the capacity to turn into a serious political problem? Does he further agree the different constructions put on the St. Andrews meeting have contributed to the problem? Will he indicate whether the Government, separately or jointly with the British Government, proposes to take an initiative to facilitate moving past this impasse?

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