It makes sense that you monitor the market, of course it does, otherwise you are filling the pockets of the oil companies.

We are anticipating fairly concrete proposals and ideas, and I think there is an opportunity for a European-wide position in respect of protecting children online, which I think would be quite powerful and quite impactful, if we could…

Mr Martin also appreciates their view on the need for the commission's recommendation on the provision of a statutory criminal offence of misconduct in public office to be brought forward.

Mr Martin said their courage led to court action, adding that these prosecutions would have happened 'much earlier but for the failures of the State to investigate'.

A definitive decision will be taken so that anything that's required legislatively, or whatever, would be done in good time before the recess.

The Taoiseach thanked the survivors for their courage, fortitude and perseverance which led to the establishment of the Commission of Investigation.

The Government had made more progress on childcare in the last five years than in the previous 30.

Working closely and cooperatively with the European Parliament is essential to delivering a successful Presidency.

We are not Switzerland and we should legislate on issues if that is our wish.

During our presidency term, we will work to make decisive progress across its five strategic building blocks: Promoting simplification; deepening the single market; championing fair and open trade; reducing energy prices while…

Referendums are normally to delete something or add something to the Constitution. This isn't in the Constitution.

We will also take stock of the implementation of the 'One Europe, One Market' Roadmap.