Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To return to the point, the British have said they are not taking the Presidency. There had been talk from different areas but no decision has been made about what happens or who will take it up. It might be the case that a Presidency may be moved forward. I believe that is being discussed this afternoon at the COREPER meeting. We are represented there and we will advise the Deputy as to what happens.

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