Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It smacks of the height of arrogance that, after a fortnight's absence from the House, the Taoiseach has come in here to blandly say we will have no Leaders' Questions, no questions to the Taoiseach and no Adjournment debate. He did not say whether there will be any answerability or accountability on the issues that are affecting people all over the country. For that reason, I strongly oppose the Government motion and propose that we continue with Leaders' Questions in the ordinary way. I believe we should extend the sitting of the Dáil until 10.30 p.m. and have a vote on the proposals the Taoiseach will make.

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