Dáil debates

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Ceisteanna - Questions

Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

2:25 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I discussed the question of Gibraltar with the Spanish Prime Minister. As I pointed out, it is in a different situation. That is a bilateral matter for discussion between Spain and the United Kingdom post Brexit. It is entirely different from the Good Friday Agreement which, I agree with the Deputy, is not about disputed territory but has been a solemn, internationally legally binding agreement voted on by the people, North and South, and contains in it the opportunity for change at some time in the future if the people, North and South, wish to do that. The situation of the island of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland end of that within the island of Ireland, is unique. Prime Minister Rajoy understands that and is very supportive of the continued support from the European Union because of the peace process and what that means. I explained to him the peace walls and the fragility of many of the issues that arise in Northern Ireland and he, as one Prime Minister, understands that, is very supportive of it and will continue to be so in the future.

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