Ruairí Quinn
Ceist:36 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Danish Prime Minister, Mr. Rasmussen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/99]
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36 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Danish Prime Minister, Mr. Rasmussen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/99]
37 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the issues he will raise with Prime Minister Jospin and President Chirac when he meets them in February 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2766/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together.
I will meet the Danish Prime Minister on 4 February in Copenhagen and with President Chirac and Prime Minister Jospin on 15 February in Paris. I will also meet with the Dutch Prime Minister on 17 February in the Hague. I view these meetings as extremely important opportunities to clarify Irish interests and concerns and ensure the best possible final outcome for Ireland in the Agenda 2000 negotiations.
As to the content of my discussions, I would envisage that the primary focus will be the key issues under Agenda 2000. It would be unwise of me to announce in the House the finer details of our negotiating strategy on these matters before the negotiations proper begin.