Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

As for the realistic alternative the left would advocate, we are more international than many of the parties of this Dáil and of course we believe in international trade but trade in which workers' rights are protected and the environment is put to the forefront. Some international trade must be challenged. Some trade is absolutely ludicrous, such as bottles of water passing each other on aeroplanes. We want to protect the environment.

Is the Taoiseach going to allow a debate in the Dáil? A Private Member's Bill does not cut it, nor does a motion. Will there be a proper debate in the Dáil in the autumn, and will the Taoiseach allow this to go to a referendum if he does propose that it should be passed?

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