Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

Given the performance of those opposite in previous Dála, we are being most constructive and responsible in our demeanour and disposition. It is strange that we have not had any proposals from the Taoiseach on this and the Whips will only discuss it at 5 p.m. I asked yesterday that there be a debate and a separate session where Ministers and the Taoiseach would be prepared to answer questions on what happened around the Cabinet table at the time of the decision to award that licence. The Taoiseach yesterday gave a commitment that this would happen so does that stand? Will there be a separate session, apart from the debate, in a forum that can be agreed?

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