Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

-----while being respectful of the need to ensure any concerns that have been raised are dealt with adequately and in a way in which everyone in this House expects them to be dealt with. While we understand the frustration of people in this situation generally, quite apart from the specific issues that have arisen in regard to the international agreement with Vietnam, this matter must be handled with care, deliberation and with all due speed as is appropriate. That is the situation.

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