Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

We all echo and share Deputy Gilmore's sentiments in regard to the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt. I am delighted she and many others have been freed from incarceration.

The House will debate the issue of the economy for nine and a half hours next week. Following agreement by Cabinet next Tuesday of the motion, it will be made available to everyone in the House.

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