Micheál Martin
Question:111. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Mr. Juncker recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26858/14]
View answerTuesday, 24 June 2014
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I have spoken with Mr Jean Claude Juncker on a number of occasions in recent months including in relation to his potential Presidency of the European Commission. As the Deputy will be aware, the European Council is expected to consider its nominee for the President of the European Commission later this week, in light of President Van Rompuy’s report on his consultations with the Presidents of the European Parliament’s newly constituted political groups. My expectation is that Mr. Juncker will be confirmed as the European Council’s nominee at this meeting and that he will go on to be elected as President of the new European Commission by the newly constituted European Parliament.