Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

On the issue of the debate on Tuesday, I assume it will be a matter of statements, but the format will be for the Whips to finalise. As the Deputy knows, this is on the basis of the sub-committee's report to the Houses of the Oireachtas. In normal circumstances the outcome of the discussions at Heads of State level is often debated here. However, I shall ask the line Minister about this, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and advise him that the leaders of the Opposition parties are anxious to be briefed prior to that discussion on Tuesday.

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