Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
144. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he has been in contact with the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, since the recent Panorama and Raidió Teilifís Éireann programme entitled "Collusion" concerning collusion with loyalist paramilitaries during the Troubles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24920/15]
View answer145. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his discussions with the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, concerning an inquiry into the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24921/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together.
I met Prime Minister Cameron in London last Thursday 18 June.
Our meeting was the third annual summit we have undertaken to review progress since the Joint Statement signed by both of us in March 2012. That Statement sets out ambitious plans for the development of British-Irish relations in a range of key areas over the next decade.
We discussed a number of relevant bilateral matters including economic issues, the current situation in Northern Ireland and European Union affairs.
In relation to Northern Ireland, we reaffirmed our commitment to the full implementation of the Stormont House Agreement. We recognised the difficulties to be faced by the Northern Ireland parties and they continue to have our support in seeking to resolve these issues.
The Prime Minister and I also discussed the importance of the provisions of the Stormont House Agreement for dealing with the past. In that context we discussed a number of legacy cases, including the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, Ballymurphy and the Pat Finucane case and I impressed upon the Prime Minister our desire to find a way forward on these. I outlined progress that we have made in provision of information to the Coroner's inquest into the Kingsmill massacre.
This Government continues to work with all parties on the development of a comprehensive framework for dealing with the legacy of the past as envisaged in the Stormont House Agreement.
