Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I do not intend to delay the proceedings but just wish to make the point that on the previous occasion when there was a motion of confidence in the then Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, on 26 September 2007, there was normal business on that day. There were Questions, Leaders' Questions and Adjournment matters so what is being proposed for today departs from that. This is the third sitting day in succession we have not had either ordinary Questions or Leaders' Questions. By tomorrow when we return to-----

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