Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I add my voice to those of colleagues in objecting to the handling of this issue. The Government was aware that several groups and Members in the House had concerns about the PESCO proposals and had requested that adequate time be allowed for proper scrutiny and debate.

There was not agreement at the Business Committee to handle it in this manner. It should go back to the Business Committee to find a satisfactory outcome and not be forced on us like this.

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