Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)

Mr. Gordon Brown is very vocal in his support for Mr. Blair, not like our Taoiseach.

Does the Minister believe a decision will be made tomorrow in Brussels on the Presidency or will the decision be postponed until the December meeting? What support does the Minister believe Mr. Bruton has for his candidacy among the major countries, such as Germany and France?

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