Micheál Martin

Any reform of the triple lock does not involve any erosion or undermining of Irish neutrality. We are not joining any military bloc. We have no intention of or any interest in participating in any wars or conflicts.

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

The abuse was evil, horrific and harmful to many people who have experienced enormous trauma.

I want to acknowledge the significant role Keir played in resetting the Irish-British relationship as well as relations between the UK and the European Union during his time as Prime Minister.

That's again something that the international community needs to take on board and we will be pursuing that with others.

Their behaviour justifies sanctions at EU level as well, and that’s something that we will raise, whether we can get sufficient support across the European Union is a different matter

A number of countries have been suspended in the past for doing so and that's the reality of it

The findings in relation to the dereliction of duty by An Garda Síochána and some failing in terms of the health board outlined in the report "demands a State apology".

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

I do not believe public representatives should give character references, particularly in cases that involve sexual exploitation or sexual abuse or anything of that nature.

I intend to vote for this to go through to committee stage

I will stress the importance of a strong EU-China relationship, as well as robust and effective multilateral institutions.

I very much look forward to visiting China and deepening the political, cultural, and economic connections between our two countries.

The CTA was positive for Irish and British people but that it constantly needed to be managed as people would “endeavour to abuse it”.

I don't think we should always reduce the issue to one particular game or one particular event. Football has been on the up in more recent times and I would hate to see the team lose out on future qualification prospects.

The Occupied Territories Bill is a "symbolic act" because the amount of trade between the Occupied Territories and Ireland is "very, very low".

UEFA and FIFA have their rules

Ireland will help "break the back" of their remaining homework during its EU presidency term.

We are not going to go backwards in respect of this. I think the board of the Rotunda will have to reflect.

Montenegro’s accession would send a strong signal to other countries in the region that the hurdles to EU membership can be successfully overcome.

Every country deserves to get the opportunity which Ireland was granted in the 1970s.

Ireland will help break the back of their remaining homework during its EU presidency term.

That's again something that the international community needs to take on board and we will be pursuing that with others.

In my view, their behaviour justifies sanctions at EU level as well, and that’s something that we will raise, whether we can get sufficient support across the European Union is a different matter,

A strong principled stance