Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have listened to the views of Members in regard to the Aer Lingus debate. It was not possible to have it last night because the debate lasted until 10 p.m. in the other House. The Minister is in the other House until 5 p.m. today on the issue. As far as I know, the Minister does not have powers of bilocation as yet, so there is no prospect of having him here. However, in listening to what the Members have stated, I am prepared to amend the Order of Business so that we could have this debate immediately, but we will not have a Minister present.