Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

This is on the Order Paper, which is why I raise it. At present, there is scarcely another issue in this State, with the possible exception of the health service, that is more important. Therefore, I ask if the Government will provide time for this item to be debated. I draw the Taoiseach's attention to No. 64 on the Order Paper. It is a motion calling on the European Commission to bring forward a European ferries directive, which would effectively deal with the current crisis and the issue of ferry services and the exploitation of workers. Its central theme is workers' rights, not just in Irish Ferries, but in all ferry companies, in respect of——

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