Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is a frightening lack of detail in the responses that have been given so far. I am wondering what the big hurry is, given that we are under time pressure with other events today and the seriousness of this issue. The Minister made the point that he wants to be involved early to exercise influence. I would question how much influence we will have given that we are a pittance in the big picture, as indicated from the financial figures mentioned earlier. What is the big rush? What is the problem? Why do we need to have this completed by tomorrow? Presumably, it is a choice. We can join later on if we have a proper debate about it.