Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I am reassured that the Tánaiste realises the method of operation of the European Union is by the 27 member states and proposals by the Commission. I hope the Taoiseach will make it absolutely clear, in public, that it is unacceptable that two countries should try to dictate European policy. It is contrary to the whole spirit of the European treaties.

The Tánaiste spoke about a letter that the Taoiseach has sent to the European Union. Since the letter sent by Merkel and Sarkozy has been made public, is the Tánaiste willing to make that letter publicly available? The letter should be made available so we know exactly what the Taoiseach is saying.

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