Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

Today's Order Paper has no provision for any statement on the issue of the revised memorandum of understanding. Reference has been made to the fact that we discovered through the media that there would be such a revision. Given that the initial bailout agreement was brought before this House and voted on in December, when does the Taoiseach propose to bring this matter to the floor of the House? I ask for a debate on the revised agreement and that Members are given an opportunity to vote on it. The Taoiseach and the ranks of the Government have steadfastly refused to give the Irish people their say on this matter and it is essential the Government brings the revised terms and conditions to the House, have a debate and put it to the vote.

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