Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

Does the Tánaiste agree that the request being made is not just for a debate on Northern Ireland? We seek a clear Government position which I asked for under the request to adjourn the Dáil under Standing Order 31. This was not allowed and, while I respect the Ceann Comhairle's decision, the Tánaiste should accede to the request for clarity from the Government. Her colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said two months ago there was no IRA activity in the Republic.

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