Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach stated external relations would be discussed at the forthcoming Council meeting during which, I am sure, the issue of the recent Iranian elections will be raised. What is the Government's position on the conduct of the elections? What are the Taoiseach's views on the recent comments by the US President that the USA should not meddle in the Iranian election results?

It has been reported legislation will be introduced concerning Ireland's participation in the European Defence Agency. Accordingly, does the Taoiseach expect all Government parties to campaign for a "Yes" vote in the next Lisbon treaty referendum, unlike the last occasion when the Green Party failed to do so?

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