Paul Bradford (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join previous speakers in proposing that the Leader arrange a debate on the broader aspects of the Greek crisis. Senator Jim D'Arcy, in his usual entertaining manner, recounted the questions being posed to him by people in his locality. I am pleased he brought this matter to our attention. The appropriate response would be to hold a broad debate on the Greek crisis at the earliest opportunity.

I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter by way of the Commencement debate tomorrow morning. Perhaps we have not fully recognised the prospective scale of the economic, political and regional damage a Greek exit from the eurozone could cause. Everyone must act responsibly as there are no easy answers. As Senator Paul Coghlan stated, it is a matter of trying to negotiate a solution. As with all difficulties of this nature, neither side has all the answers and we must listen to the arguments made by both sides. A debate would be a useful exercise for Senators who will, I presume, have something to say on the matter and have an interest in and concern about it.