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3 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the timing of the Government's participation in the talks on the future of Northern Ireland is of any major relevance having regard to the fact that an agreement cannot ultimately be reached without the participation and approval of all parties to the talks including the Government.
14 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the meeting of the Anglo-Irish Conference held in Dublin on 31 January 1991; if he will outline the discussions he had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with regard to efforts to initiate talks between the democratic political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
20 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Anglo-Irish Conference held in Dublin on Thursday, 31 January 1991.
I propose to take Priority Question No. 3 together with Questions Nos. 14 and 20.
The Intergovernmental conference on 31 January——
On a point of order, we now have removed ourselves from Priority Questions. Questions Nos. 3, 4 and 5 are Priority Questions and may not be dealt with when the time is over.
I am afraid that certain Members are putting the Chair in a very invidious position. He seeks to give a little latitude in these matters. It is simply not appreciated in this instance. I am sorry, Minister. I now propose to proceed to other questions. Question No. 6, please. I am sorry. The Chair does try to be helpful in these matters.
No interest in Northern Ireland. It is a bloody disgrace.
No matter what one does one is faulted, seemingly.
I am not blaming you.
I know that.
