Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)

The Taoiseach has stated that the referendum will be a one-off and that there will not be a rerun. In the event that the people reject the fiscal compact treaty, what is the Government's plan B in the context of the possibility of Ireland requiring a second bailout? From where will it obtain the resources to finance such a bailout?

In the context of the European sanctions against Iran, I understand that Finland - in the context of the non-proliferation treaty - will host a conference on ridding the Middle East of nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction later in the year. What role can Ireland, which was the driving force behind the non-proliferation treaty, play in respect of bringing Israel, Iran and other states in the region together? In light of our past history in respect of this matter, does the Tánaiste regret closing down our embassy in Tehran?

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