Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We will worry about that on another day.

Last week, I asked for a debate with the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Dara Murphy, regarding the situation in Greece. A number of us asked for it, actually. It is important. The schedule is tight this week and difficult to manage. It shows that, as we approach a recess, there is a glut of legislation once again.We have never planned our legislation properly over successive Governments and successive years. There is always a run. We have four or five Bills today and more Bills right the way through the week while there have been other weeks where we were light on business. It is a pity.

The Greek situation is one that should be discussed. As a citizen and a Member of the Oireachtas, I want to know what our Government's position has been and I want it confirmed in the House. I have seen the interviews and read the reports, but a debate is important. Neither the European Union nor the Syriza Government has covered itself in glory and one cannot escape the fact that the Greek people have been very badly treated by both. The Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy, has attended many of these meetings.