Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Second, we are now being told that Dr. Somers highlighted the issues that must be addressed. What Dr. Somers highlighted were the issues that should have been addressed before the Government made its decision. What the Taoiseach is outlining to the House is an advisory committee, a steering group, engagement with the European Commission, considering, delaying and dithering. This is urgent. The Taoiseach said so himself.

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