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13 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach if he will provide details of the Irish delegation to the EU Latin American summit at the end of June 1999 following his cancellation of his plans to attend; the agenda in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15340/99]
14 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will be represented in any form at the EU Latin American summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15354/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together.
Unfortunately, I have had to cancel my plans to attend the EU-Latin America and Caribbean summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on 28 and 29 June, due to negotiations between the parties in Northern Ireland for which a deadline of 30 June has been set. I believe that I must make myself available to provide whatever assistance I can to the parties in these negotiations.
The Irish Government will be represented at the EU-Latin America and Caribbean summit by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, and by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Andrews, accompanied by relevant officials from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
