Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I will respond first to the points made about today's Order of Business. I was of the opinion that the party leaders at least would be familiar with or have been given a background note on these proposals. I am asked the same question every Thursday on these types of motions. I propose that in future, in respect of all motions coming back from committee, a short briefing be made available to all the Whips and to those who wish to be familiarised with the proposals. Such an approach would provide clarity.

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