Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

This is the first occasion on which any Government has provided an opportunity for Members to have their say before the holding of such a Council meeting. I know the time before the meeting is relatively short, but it is important. We are committed to providing such an opportunity and I want to see it happen. As is normal, there will be an opportunity for Deputy Gerry Adams and others to contribute next week when we discuss the outcome of this week's Council meeting.

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