Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Will the Taoiseach give an undertaking to the House now that the Minister for Finance will be present for the debate? If the Minister for Finance is unable to be here for the debate this afternoon, will the Taoiseach defer it until this evening, tomorrow or whenever he can be present? I suggest also that the time allowed for this debate, which deals with an important matter, be extended. This debate provides the Minister and Government with an opportunity to truly tell the Irish people what is going on.

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