Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In the past, when times were very difficult, several people were appointed, including specialists in that area, as the Deputy is aware. The normalisation of relations is very good for the development of the economies and our intention of moving those agendas forward. I also want to pursue the North-South Ministerial Council activities, and the body that will be under the aegis of the Ceann Comhairle and the new Speaker of the Assembly will take some of the burden in that regard. While the person named is obviously busy, it is well within his compass to keep the Northern Ireland issue to the forefront, and I will ensure this happens.

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