Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

I ask the Leader to arrange for a debate in this House concerning the ongoing situation in Iraq, particularly in light of last night's speech, which I heard in full, by President Bush to the US Congress. It is important that the Government put on record its response to that very detailed speech. It is also important that a debate take place in this House. I suspect there are many views among Members on all sides concerning the likely aggression by the United States of America and its allies against Iraq. Such a debate would be important, given the creeping anti-Americanism that is taking hold here. This does not serve the country well and it does not serve international affairs well. The Government should set out its response to these matters in the House at some point either tomorrow or early next week.