Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

I have no doubt there will be ongoing debate on the matter but this is the first occasion on which statements will be made and questions put. It is not right that the Taoiseach will be unavailable to take questions. After all, he headed this endeavour and he stands over the treaty on behalf of the Government. Irrespective of other engagements, he ought to be here to answer questions.

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