44 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's views on the appointment of Mr. Javier Solana as head of the Western European Union, having regard to his existing role as EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy and the need to maintain a clear distinction between the EU and the Western European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/99]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 1999
44 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's views on the appointment of Mr. Javier Solana as head of the Western European Union, having regard to his existing role as EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy and the need to maintain a clear distinction between the EU and the Western European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/99]