Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I wish to object to the taking of No. 18, statements on the European Council, on two grounds, one being the amount of time allocated to it. The 80 minutes allocated is inadequate given that we seldom get an opportunity to properly address current European and wider international interests. Since the last time we addressed European matters a number of developments have occurred that warrant full attention and address in this House. Unfortunately, the time allocated will not allow the full participation that Members would wish. I refer specifically to the so-called extraordinary rendition, kidnapping and the illegal detention of detainees in European countries by——

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