Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is a matter for the Whips but I agree with the Deputy. I know how active the committee he chairs is in this area in terms of developing all-party consensus on a critical policy issue for Ireland. This debate should be held in plenary session in this House. It is important that everyone participates so that we can hear Members' views and see what progress we are making in achieving all-party consensus.

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