Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

This is not an acceptable way of conducting Dáil business. Late last night Opposition spokespersons were provided with a one and a half page briefing document. We still have not seen the agreement and I ask the Tánaiste to clarify whether it is available. It is not acceptable to expect Members to debate and vote on an agreement that has not been seen. I remind the Green Party members of the Cabinet that Deputies Ryan and Cuffe spoke strongly against it when we debated this issue and agreed an interim agreement last October. All of the Green Party Members voted against it.

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