For investor confidence, it is important that there is certainty about the future of Ireland in E.U.

In the age of globalization pooled sovereignty means more power, not less.

At least in Europe, we consider the right to privacy a fundamental right and it is a very serious matter.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

I am a very committed European.

If we say leaders are incompetent, we are going to fuel extremist, populist, xenophobic and ultra-nationalist parties.

The E.U. is founded on the Treaties which apply only to the Member States who have agreed and ratified them.