An unparalleled decision

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Series Details 08/02/96, Volume 2, Number 06
Publication Date 08/02/1996
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Date: 08/02/1996

A smooth lot, the Irish government. Officials preparing for Dublin's six-month presidency later this year have been consulting MEPs every step of the way on the timing of the EU's December summit and on the 40-odd Council of Ministers meetings which will be held during Ireland's term of office.

One amazed senior Parliament official confirmed that it was the first time ever that an incoming presidency had contacted the Parliament to seek its views on such matters.

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