The Dáil was recalled today for a two-day sitting to discuss the Gulf Crisis and debate a section of the Companies Act that will protect companies against liquidation if they are in temporary financial trouble, as is the case at the moment with Goodman International caused by the ban on exports to Iraq.

Report shows deputies arriving at Leinster House, including Pat Cox, Jim Tunney, Michael Higgins, Pat Rabbitte and John Bruton.

Interviews with John Bruton, Prionsais De Rossa, Alan Shatter, on Goodman and the Companies Act and Irish citizens held in Iraq and Kuwait.

Interview with P.J. O'Riordan, Gulf Relatives Committee, calling on An Taoiseach to intervene in the crisis and ensure safety of Irish citizens.

The reporter is Shane McElhatton.

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