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Wed 09 Sep 2008FG ban on pairs could force Cowen to cancel UN visit
FINE GAEL'S decision to withdraw from pairing arrangements may force Taoiseach Brian Cowen to cancel his visit to New York this week to address the United Nations General Assembly, Government chief whip Pat Carey told The Irish Timeslast night.
Following the Government's refusal of a request from Fine Gael last week to clear the Dáil agenda for an emergency debate on the economy, the main Opposition party has tabled a motion for debate in Private Members' time today and tomorrow.
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