Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Will the Government provide time in which to have a debate on the worsening situation in Zimbabwe, where there is clearly a serious risk of loss of life? A number of Members from all parties in the House, including the Government parties, have signed a motion to that effect. Ireland ought to engage on the issue. I do not believe that the quiet diplomacy which has been relied on so far is helping the situation.

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