Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

In response to Deputy Kenny, the Taoiseach said he had discussions with the Swedish Prime Minister as Sweden holds the EU Presidency. In those discussions, did the Taoiseach discuss particular candidates for both the position of High Representative and Presidency of the EU Council? Does he expect appointments, or nominations, for both positions will be made at the summit meeting on 19 November?

The Taoiseach said yesterday that the Government would shortly announce its nominee for Irish Commissioner. Has President Barroso had any discussions with him in regard to the possible portfolios an Irish Commissioner might have?

In regard to the proposed €100 billion international fund for climate change, is it the case that the European Union contribution to that fund will be approximately €15 billion, as has been reported? Has any estimate been done as to what the Irish contribution might be to such a fund? Has that formed part of the Government's thinking in regard to budgetary matters?

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