Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle asked for approval by the House of the Order of Business, which includes a debate on the Intoxicating Liquor Bill later. When will the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform attend the House? Is this another example of government by press conference? This is the most important motion of the week. I do not have a difficulty with Deputy Barry Andrews but I have a difficulty with the Minister not being present, especially when we were told he was coming.

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