Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Everyone welcomes the apparent resolution of the situation in Irish Ferries. However, the flagging issue has not been dealt with. Will the Taoiseach consider amending the Mercantile Marine (Avoidance of Flags of Convenience) Bill 2005 which was published by the Labour Party? He could do so early in the next session.

A large group of Roadstone drivers came into Leinster House yesterday to meet Senator Tuffy and me. They asked me to give the Taoiseach a message. They are losing——

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