Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

The Whip needs to do more that consider holding a debate. The emergency summit happened in July. The House was supposed to receive a report on it. I understand that the recess intervened. It is important for Deputies to have an opportunity to debate these matters in the House. There is public anxiety about developments in Greece, Italy and further afield. It is important for the House to discuss the matter and for the Government to set out its contingency plans in the event of a Greek default, for example. I join others in asking for such a debate to be held. I do not think it suffices for the Taoiseach merely to pass that request to the Whips for consideration.

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