Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I look forward to meeting the President on 23 May when Ireland will, through me, contribute vigorously to this proposition. I reminded the President-elect that I had noted his comments on the ESM in regard to good budgetary discipline and the need for a growth agenda in Europe, which has been replicated in contributions from Ireland and a number of other countries during the past number of months.

I am pleased that President Von Rompuy made the decision to hold a European Summit on growth on 23 May. I see that as being one of a number of meetings at which leaders will discuss the propositions that could lead to growth. I also expect that proposals for decision will be put forward at the June meeting. In regard to Ireland, there are particular areas where a growth agenda would lead to Ireland leading in a number of areas, be it the digital market in terms of copyright, where we have a unique position gained to date.

As I stated, I had a good conversation with the President-elect and look forward to meeting him on 23 May.

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