Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

As per the Order for today, No. 23, Statements on Pre-European Council Meeting 24-25 October will be taken later. This meeting presents an important opportunity for meaningful discussion between the Irish Parliament and the European Union. The 65 minutes allocated for statements on this issue is divided between Government and Opposition Members. I have been in the House previously during such discussions which traditionally have been meaningless and window-dressing. It is important that Members of the Dáil have an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion-----

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