Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

What is the position with regard to the external action service? Will the Minister give the House an indication of both Ireland's and the European Union's position on this issue? I asked a question about climate change. Has Ireland determined the line of authority between the new President of the European Council and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy? There seems to be quite an amount of disagreement as to where the line is drawn in terms of functions.

I put my third question to the Taoiseach but the Minister indicated he wished to reply. I asked if there could be a discussion in the House prior to the summit on matters flagged by the Minister as being on the summit agenda which may be of considerable national consequence.

See this speech in context