Micheál Martin: “Montenegro’s accession would send a strong signal to other countries in the region that the hurdles to EU membership can…”

I was involved in these issues in the previous government and agreement was hammered out at that stage - an agreement was arrived at, and we want to do well by honouring that agreement on all sides.

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.

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.