Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wonder if the Deputy might allow me to make a brief interruption in order that I might point out that in my initial contribution I indicated that I have concluded with the IMO a framework agreement to provide for a process of engagement with it on the entire contractual issue. I am merely trying to be of assistance to the Deputy and I am not trying to challenge him. The framework agreement to which I refer was only announced at lunchtime and I referred to it at the beginning of my contribution. Good progress has been made with regard to the relationship between the State bodies and the IMO in the context of negotiations.

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