Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It was decided by the Government and the leaders that this was the most appropriate form of action. I agree that there is still considerable work to be done and it is on that basis that everyone is anxious that we have the opportunity, over this weekend and next week, to stress the importance of a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum. The other issue is a matter for the Whips.

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