Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to use his influence at EU level to reaffirm focus on a cohesive vision of a modern Europe with particular reference to the ideals as set out by Europe's founding fathers; the extent to which it has been possible to obtain reassurances in respect of this commitment; if the experience over the past five years has served as a useful reminder of the need to return to the values and ideals of Adenauer, Monnet and Schuman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9603/12]

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