Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I accommodated a request that we debate the Saville inquiry instead. It took the slot which would normally be given to the European Council meeting. We will have many opportunities to discuss economic employment policy in the European context, including the European 2020 document, which has been passed.

There is no date for the animal welfare Bill, but we look forward to hearing the Deputy's contribution.

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