Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Is the Taoiseach proposing statements and what time does he propose the House takes them tomorrow? Earlier, the Taoiseach said we are now in a process of discussion and negotiation on the EU. Obviously no decision will emerge this week or in the near future, but before the Taoiseach briefs other Heads of Government, it is important he understands that Members on all sides of the House have picked up the vibrations from around the country as to the causes of concern, anxiety and blockages in the democratic deficit, as it is called, between Ireland and Europe and between the Government and the Irish citizen. It is in the interest of both the Taoiseach and the Government to have that discussion before the Taoiseach goes to Brussels so that he is exposed to the full range of people's views from all sides of the House, including his own. Are we talking about statements tomorrow?

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