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

Norway or Switzerland are two marvelous countries, I very much admire, the most advanced countries in the world in fact with great qualities of life.

Responding to the challenge of climate change is the ultimate political test for our generation...Our package not only responds to this challenge, but...is an opportunity that should create thousands of new businesses and millions of jobs in Europe.

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

What people call serendipity sometimes is just having your eyes open.

My mother wanted me to be a professor, because I have several people in my family who are professors at university.

I don't know why my son was born conservative.