Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006
178 Mr. Sargent asked the Taoiseach his views on whether it is necessary and prudent to engage opposition parties in formal briefings with regard to any plan B that may be initiated in the absence of the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. [42345/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe focus of both Governments is fully on the implementation of the proposals agreed at St. Andrews, with a view to full restoration of the power-sharing institutions in March.
It has been the practice that senior officials have provided formal briefings to opposition leaders on progress in the Northern Ireland Peace Process at key moments.
I remain happy to facilitate further such briefings in the future, including on any Plan B if such a plan emerges as a necessity.
