I propose to take Questions Nos. 69, 98 and 131 together.
I welcome the announcement by ETA of a permanent ceasefire from 24 March 2006. This is a very positive development. Any move to a permanent ceasefire and the acceptance of purely democratic means is to be welcomed. The next steps in the process are for the Spanish Government and elected representatives to consider.
ETA has been included on the EU list of terrorist organisations since December 2001. By a unanimous decision of EU member states, Batasuna was added to this list on 4 June 2003. In taking this decision, the Council was satisfied that Batasuna was a terrorist organisation and that it was an alias of ETA. The question of whether ETA and-or Batasuna will be removed from the EU's list of terrorist organisations is, in the first instance, for the Spanish Government to propose.
While there are similarities between all conflict situations, each has its own specific characteristics and requirements. The peace process on the island of Ireland has followed our own roadmap and addressed issues particular to our own situation. It has been a long and challenging process and we are ready to share our experience if this would be helpful and if we are invited to do so by the Spanish Government. Indeed, the Taoiseach has already extended an invitation to Prime Minister Zapatero to visit Dublin.
We in Ireland have a particular understanding of the value of peace, and I wish the Spanish people and Government every success in the process which is now beginning.