Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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103. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his meeting in Downing Street in London in England on 9 November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40023/15]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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104. To ask the Taoiseach the status of comments he made on Raidió Teilifís Éireann News on 8 November 2015 regarding a deal being completed on the North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40024/15]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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105. To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding his attendance at the war memorial commemoration ceremony on 8 November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40025/15]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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108. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the impact on the North and the Border counties if Britain exits the European Union with the British Prime Minister, Mr David Cameron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40029/15]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 105, inclusive, and 108 together.

At our recent meeting in London on 9 November, the Prime Minister and I discussed developments in Northern Ireland, the UK/EU negotiations and bilateral economic and policy issues of interest to both Governments.

With regard to Northern Ireland, we took stock of the situation regarding the talks in Stormont and the prospect of agreement being reached.

And indeed, today I am pleased to welcome the successful conclusion of the talks process in Northern Ireland.

During my discussions with PM Cameron on the EU/UK negotiations, our conversation focused on his letter to President Tusk and our desire to keep Britain in the EU. I reiterated my offer of support where possible in the forthcoming process. PM Cameron had attended the CBI Annual Conference that morning, where my speech had fully covered the implications for Ireland and Northern Ireland of a UK vote to withdraw from the EU as set out by the ESRI.

At our meeting, we also noted ongoing progress in key areas of the comprehensive work programme arising from the Joint Statement of 2012, including trade promotion and cooperation in relation to defence and security matters.We noted that work continues to be progressed through bilateral contacts between our respective Governments and officials.

On the previous day, I attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Enniskillen on Sunday, 8 November. This was my fourth time to be in Enniskillen for Remembrance Sunday. I went to pay my respects to those from all traditions who gave their lives in the First World War, and in particular to remember those killed in the Enniskillen bombing.

I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph before attending the Rememberance Day Service in Saint Macartin's Cathedral. After the service I met with members of the British Legion and their families at the British Legion Hall.