Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The Taoiseach indicated in his previous response that he would allocate two hours for a debate next week on the eurozone crisis. I reiterate my disappointment that our request last week to facilitate a debate this week on the euro crisis was not met. It is incredible that the entire world is discussing the crisis and we, as a national Parliament, do not seem to have the facility to do that. It reflects badly on the Executive and those who table the agenda that they cannot allow for a reasonable debate. It is regrettable that we are not having that debate this week. Will the Taoiseach ask the Chief Whip to have a meaningful dialogue with the other Whips regarding the length and the organisation of the debate next week and, if possible, to include a question and answer session on key issues?

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