Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

Briefly, in respect of that last matter, my understanding is that the Vietnamese Government seeks a resolution at the level of an intergovernmental representation at ministerial level, howsoever this might be achieved, and that within the two cultures of the two sides of the agreement, administrative exchanges may not produce the result at this stage. I appreciate the Taoiseach's willingness to consider a diplomatic initiative that might be taken to resolve this matter.

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