Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Government may decide to move the writ for the by-election for the late lamented Séamus Brennan.

I suggest to the Taoiseach that we get down to reality. This is not posturing. There is a serious issue facing every single citizen of this country. The Taoiseach is the Leader of the Government. He should be willing to instruct the Whip to change the Order of Business to allow a two-day debate on the economy. We will facilitate the Government where we feel it is appropriate. The Government is seeking a bipartisan approach. Here is its opportunity. I call on the Taoiseach to suspend the business of the House and forget the Second Stage of the Electoral Amendment Bill for today and tomorrow. Let us have a discussion about the economy. Let us hear Deputies from all sides——

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