I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 4 inclusive together.
As regards the first part of each question, I have already stated in response to similar type questions in the House recently that it would not be appropriate for me to comment publicly on the details of confidential discussions at the present stage of intensive and critical negotiations in the Community.
As the Deputy is probably aware at this stage, I had separate discussions last weekend with the Dutch Prime Minister, Mr. Lubbers, the Luxembourg Prime Minister, Mr. P. Werner, as well as with six members of the European Commission and later with the President, Mr. Gaston Thorn.
I also put Ireland's case to the Danish Prime Minister, Mr. P. Schluter, whom I visited yesterday for discussions in Copenhagen. On Thursday I shall be in Bonn for discussions with the German Chancellor, Mr. H. Kohl, and later that day I shall be visiting Paris for discussions with the French President, Mr. F. Mitterand. Arrangements for a possible meeting with the Italian Prime Minister are under discussion at the moment.