Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)

Yes. I appreciate that much business needs to be done, but the time frame for some of the resolutions is ten and 15 minutes. I will agree to the motion provided that an undertaking is given to the effect that the opening contributions of the Government and the two main Opposition parties will allow sufficient time for the United Left Alliance and Independent Deputies to make short contributions also. Could we have that assurance from the Chief Whip?

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