Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I agree with the Minister on that matter.

Earlier, he mentioned President Obama. In my view, his success or otherwise as President of the United States will be judged by how he does on this matter by the international community. He started with good intentions but he is now coming under pressure internally. He might make no move and could become hamstrung on the issue.

Perhaps the Minister could comment on the fact that, in the final analysis, both sides of the argument will state they want X, Y and Z, a two-state solution, etc., but there is significant variance on both sides about their concept of a two-state solution. While utterances indicate that they want this solution, the motivation or the understanding of what the other person wants is not evident.

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