Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

On that occasion the Government proposed a formula to the House. It was part of the Order of Business. The formula proposed was that a personal statement would be made by the then Minister for Foreign Affairs, which would not exceed 20 minutes, "after which the Minister shall take questions". Then there was a provision by which the questions would be brought to a conclusion.

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