Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

About three weeks ago, I raised a request on the Order of Business for Government time to debate the crisis in the fishing industry. Notwithstanding the indication at the time that this matter could be agreed with the Whips, I understand the Government is not anxious to facilitate such a debate in Government time. Will the Taoiseach agree to making Government time available for statements in the House on the crisis in the fishing industry? Will he similarly agree to have statements on the health check of the Common Agricultural Policy?

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