Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----and yesterday’s statement from the French President recognising the unique circumstances of Ireland’s position and that the special case which arises in Ireland will be taken into account in the negotiations that are mandated to be carried out by the euro group. That process is under way and will intensify in the lead up to and after the legal framework has been put in place.

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