Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

In view of the content of the statements from both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste and the importance I attach to them, it is fair and reasonable that the leaders of the main Opposition parties be allowed an opportunity to respond. It is only right and proper that the Technical Group have a chance to respond. Whether we have the responses straight away or adjourn to allow Members get their thoughts together is a matter for the Whips. I would like to be reasonable and fair to everybody.

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