Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)

I take it from the Minister's response that these matters have been examined. Could he satisfy me that there is a plan sitting on a desk somewhere that would protect Irish interests if we were to see a scenario unfold such as I have outlined where the euro would collapse or this country, for example, could be pushed out of the euro or we could have a two-pronged euro with a stronger euro in Germany and other peripheral countries left with a different currency? It is not unique for a currency to fail or to be remodified. A number of scenarios could evolve. We are trying to prevent that from happening but we must also consider what could happen in the future. Are there plans somewhere drawn up by someone that will protect the interests of the Irish economy if such a scenario were to arise?

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