Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am conscious of the fact that we are not debating that issue exclusively today, but I welcome the Minister's comments. I also welcome his remarks about the likelihood of our having a debate in some detail on the specific issue of the triple lock mechanism at some future date. In the meantime, we will return to the important issues on the motions. I give the floor to Deputy Clarke, followed by Deputy Stanton.