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12/03/2014
Statement From Taoiseach Enda Kenny On EU Ukraine Meeting
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has issued a statement on last weeks "extraordinary" meeting of of EU Heads of State and Government to discuss "the deeply worrying situation in Ukraine."
Ahead of next weeks meeting of the European Council the Taoiseach said: "There is an extensive and substantive agenda in addition to Ukraine. As is traditional for the Spring European Council, the focus is on economic issues.
The main agenda items are:
• The European Semester
• The Europe 2020 Strategy
• Industrial Competitiveness
• Climate and Energy , and
• External Relations.
"In Brussels next week, I also expect that we will review ongoing work on taxation issues as well as progress in completing Banking Union. Negotiations are continuing and I remain optimistic that we can reach agreement within the next few weeks."
The Taoiseach's statement can be read in full here.
(MH)
Ahead of next weeks meeting of the European Council the Taoiseach said: "There is an extensive and substantive agenda in addition to Ukraine. As is traditional for the Spring European Council, the focus is on economic issues.
The main agenda items are:
• The European Semester
• The Europe 2020 Strategy
• Industrial Competitiveness
• Climate and Energy , and
• External Relations.
"In Brussels next week, I also expect that we will review ongoing work on taxation issues as well as progress in completing Banking Union. Negotiations are continuing and I remain optimistic that we can reach agreement within the next few weeks."
The Taoiseach's statement can be read in full here.
(MH)
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