Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I will deal with Kosovo in reply to Deputy Michael D. Higgins's question.

In regard to perspectives on our decision on the Lisbon treaty, engagement on that issue has not been significant. I suspect that the challenges with which the countries concerned must contend have pushed the treaty down their list of priorities. At present, the only pressing country in terms of membership applications is Croatia.

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