Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There was no need for this politically stage-managed event because we know that as a result of the decision taken by the European Union General Affairs Council last month, the actual date for ending the oversight arrangement of the bailout programme has been delayed until next February. What the Cabinet has agreed today is not to seek any new programme. It has not negotiated any exit or backstop agreement. That is the decision the Government has taken.

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