Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I strongly agree with the remarks of my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, as regards stem cell research and thank the Leader for arranging for statements on the matter this afternoon. I am concerned about collective Cabinet decision making and that our constitutional position is being disregarded, downplayed or whatever. If the Tánaiste can vote on this matter shortly in Europe, when an Oireachtas committee has unanimously decided that this should not happen – I do not know what discussion has taken place within Government—