James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I cannot give the Deputy a categorical statement on the likelihood of resolution as this would prejudge what the Russian delegation has to say. It is a negotiation. We have explained our difficulty under the Constitution and they have a certain requirement. The nature of negotiation means that other issues may be identified that could help get around the requirement or some other means could be found. That is not the current state of play. I have no problem confirming that we will continue to try this and negotiate with the Russian people. As long as they remain in this rock-hard place and it goes against another rock-hard issue - our Constitution - there can be no movement. That is as honest as I can be.

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