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Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: That is depressing.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: At least the Chamber has been enlightened. We now understand that Deputy Ross does not believe in European solidarity or in any of the positive solutions that may be put on the table next week.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: If I understand him correctly, he wants the Taoiseach to oppose everything when he represents the Government in Brussels next week and to return home with nothing.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: That is Deputy Ross's solution. I am sorry to disappoint him by saying that the Government intends to engage far more constructively and find a common solution to this European crisis. We are determined to solve the problems that are having direct impacts on our citizens. I thank all the Deputies who have tried to engage constructively during this crucial debate. There is no doubt that the...

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: They do not seem interested in the disastrous consequences that its collapse would have for this State and its citizens.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: We are determined to find a clear path forward. As the Taoiseach has said, some proposals will be brought to the table next week for an initial discussion among heads of state and government. From that point on, there will be a long period during which states can outline their positions, make suggestions and express their views on how we should proceed. The first thing we intend to do is...

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: -----because he was trying to play the statesman and work constructively with the Government.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: It is clear that he has abandoned that approach and has resorted to opposition for opposition's sake.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: It is interesting that there has been more engagement from Sinn Féin-----

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: -----which seems to be providing the only real opposition in this House.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: The only engagement on all aspects of European affairs, particularly in relation to the euro crisis, has come from Sinn Féin.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: A very good meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs took place yesterday. Less than 20 minutes ago, Deputy Martin referred to the committee as "nonsense".

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: I would like to make an important point.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: You did.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: He said it was "nonsense".

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: That is precisely what the Deputy said on the record of this House.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Perhaps the Deputy should keep an eye on his colleagues.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Yesterday's meeting of the Joint Committee on European Affairs lasted two hours. One Fianna Fáil Deputy showed up for about ten minutes. He made a fleeting contribution, which did not contain any constructive suggestions, before he left.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: He did not stay for the rest of the debate.

Pre-European Council Meeting on 8-9 December: Statements (30 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Other Opposition Members, particularly Deputy Mac Lochlainn and Senator Reilly of Sinn Féin-----