Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

The issue of social protection entitlements for self-employed was raised earlier. That matter is a priority of the social protection committee, of which I am member. Any Member of the House is welcome to attend such meetings to discuss the issue if he or she feels it is a priority. I would like to ask the Taoiseach to row in behind that issue and give support to our efforts.

Would it be possible to set aside some time to discuss the desperate humanitarian situation in Syria at the moment? It is a terrible situation and it would be worthwhile discussing it in the House.

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