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Debate with Minister Cannon

Summary

Senator Barrett presses his amendment seeking an immediate debate with Minister Cannon about the alleged 2009 incident, despite the Leader’s procedural questioning.

Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Barrett has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, on an incident alleged to have taken place in 2009 be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

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It is. I thank the Leader, as always, for his generosity of spirit and kindness to Members on this side of the House but it is unacceptable that the Minister of State would not to return immediately from Istanbul. We have two days to save this House and it is-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator, is the amendment being pressed?

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Division Lost

Amendment put

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