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

The French finance minister can say whatever he wants but our Government has not had a recommendation yet as the basis for a decision.

With regard to Deputy Collins' question, I have met many of the families who were deeply impacted by the Whiddy Island disaster, which was an horrific tragedy. Perhaps I will speak with the Deputy offline on what the Deputy is looking for rather than give him a short curt answer here.

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