Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I wish to raise two issues. Some time ago, the Taoiseach gave a commitment to hold a second referendum on the Lisbon treaty in the autumn. When can we expect a referendum Bill before the House? This must be done shortly if the Taoiseach is to stick to the timeframe.

A Fine Gael Party delegation under our leader, Deputy Enda Kenny, visited Israel and Palestine in recent weeks. We saw some disturbing things. Will the Tánaiste agree to allowing a few hours next week for statements on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank?

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