Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The issue was communicated by the House on behalf of all Members of the House as is the normal protocol. In this case it was communicated by the Clerk of the Dáil. Any discussions I have had with the British Prime Minister in recent months have concerned the political situation, on which we have seen some progress today. I have no problem with writing to the Prime Minister and referring again to the matter.

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