Micheál Martin: “The only sensible way to deal with the issue is strong co-operation between the Irish and British governments.”

I've made my position clear in terms of where I think there can be derogations, and there doesn't need to be a picket.

I genuinely believe that dialogue is the way. I've always believed in dialog, and I think dialogue is the way to resolve this situation.

The rate of growth is declining. But to use words like ‘brutal’ is completely over the top, if you don't mind me saying so, and a gross exaggeration.

The Government was leaning towards a pause on carbon tax on home heating oil for the lifetime of the Government.