Joan Burton
Question:73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement in relation to the talks between members and applicant countries in relation to enlargement of the EU. [21443/02]
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73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement in relation to the talks between members and applicant countries in relation to enlargement of the EU. [21443/02]
141 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will set out the timetable for EU enlargement. [21535/02]
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 73 and 141 together.
Ireland's ratification of the Nice treaty and the significant agreement at last month's Brussels European Council on financing enlargement removed major potential stumbling-blocks in the enlargement process.