Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We should not try to pre-empt decisions of the British Parliament. We will know later on today and will hopefully have a clearer picture of what the majority in the British Parliament is seeking. We have an idea of what the majority does not want but we do not yet know what a majority is willing to support. Seven or eight amendments will be taken in Westminster this evening. Let us wait and see. This is a debate for the British Parliament to manage but obviously the Government and the Prime Minister have a big input into it. We must wait to see the combined effect of the votes this evening before responding.

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