Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

In regard to legislation, eight Bills have been enacted thus far this year. We are all aware that we are in unprecedented times and we have to deal with difficult and complex legislation. Spokespersons on finance will be particularly familiar with the work involved in that regard.

The Leader of the Opposition has noted that we are unique in having a particular day on which we can access several people of repute. The Taoiseach will have an opportunity to meet the President of the United States following which he will attend the spring Council meeting. If ever we had the need to deal with our international reputation and trade, it is certainly this year.

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