Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

The Ceann Comhairle will be aware that it is also standard practice to oppose the taking or lumping together of items as if they are of no consequence. He should take into account that the Green Party does not regard it as satisfactory to take No. 14, which has just come back from committee. This item is a significant defence motion which must be considered and our giving it the nod takes for granted the Government's thinking on the matter, something it has not made clear. I ask that the Minister for Defence make a clear statement in the House and that we debate the matter.

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