Simon Harris: “It was RTÉ who was very critical of this issue. It was very good journalism by RTÉ.”

There aren't carve-outs here. There are clear criteria, timelines and transition periods, and that again is part of the art of compromise.

In a world of global competition, Europe's strength lies in its scale.

It is something the Government is committed to... It is in the Programme for Government, and Minister (Patrick) O'Donovan will now work with stakeholders to devise a Culture Card in the months ahead.

I am also pleased to confirm that to support small and medium enterprises, and to ease the PRSI impact on employers from an increase in the national minimum wage, the Minister for Social Protection will increase the employer PRSI threshold…