Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The Taoiseach and I, along with all members of the Government, have the highest regard for this House and the discussions that take place. The Taoiseach indicated yesterday afternoon, when it came to the timing of the debate, that it was to be between 6 p.m. and 8.15 p.m. and that was to be the order of the House. He indicated that the 15 minutes lost was provided, giving due regard to the Members of the House who wished to discuss the matter.

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