Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I have in my hand a document which sets out the public engagements of Ministers and Ministers of State. The point I am making is that the Government Chief Whip sent out an edict telling Members to be here on Thursdays and that there will be no pairs or arrangements. Yet for next Thursday, there are nine engagements by Ministers and Ministers of State at various locations around the country which are the responsibility of the Ministers and the Government in determining——

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