Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach is indicating the debate can only take place after the Council of Ministers meeting which is the equivalent of closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. We are asking that this debate take place tomorrow so this House has an opportunity to address all the issues of concern — the immediate concerns of the fuel crisis but also a range of other issues such as illegal unreported catches, quota issues etc. There are a myriad of issues that need to be addressed.

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