Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We could have a debate all day on that. Senator McDowell asked about the time allocated for the Taoiseach's address on Thursday. That has been a long-standing arrangement and the Taoiseach's diary is arranged well in advance. I can understand why Senators might like to make a contribution but the Leader's office has been in touch and it is not possible to have an extension to the meeting on Thursday. We will seek another opportunity to interact with the Taoiseach in early course and whenever he can make himself available.