Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have no problem coming to this arrangement. We had planned on having a debate on flooding at 7 p.m. and it will now take place at 6.40 p.m. and will continue until 8.40 p.m., followed by questions and answers with the Minister, Deputy Mary Hanafin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, who have responsibility for the flood relief schemes and the immediate issues arising. Fine Gael is now withdrawing its Private Members' motion.

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