Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We will get the Ceann Comhairle right after a while.

The entire country was overjoyed to hear of the release in Africa of the Goal worker, Sharon Commins. It is appropriate that we pay tribute and give credit to Sharon and her family for their consistent courage. I also want to recognise the efforts made by the Government, through the Minister and Department of Foreign Affairs and our embassy staff in dealing with the delicate negotiations on this sensitive matter.

On the meetings held recently between Northern Ireland parties, the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and British Prime Minister, is there any movement in respect of the establishment of the North-South Parliamentary Body? Has the Taoiseach had any contact or involvement in that regard? The Taoiseach will be aware this is part of the Good Friday Agreement. Perhaps he might update us on the position in this regard.

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