Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I do not wish to be disruptive. I am not sure how long it takes to fly back from Dallas but there is no reason that the Dáil should not sit next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I acknowledge that our national festivities are important. This is one of the few countries that have national days and I recognise that some Ministers have important responsibilities in international affairs, but the people want this House to be seen to be working effectively. There is no reason that the Dáil should not meet next Wednesday and Thursday and, accordingly, I disagree with the proposal.

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