Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before I refer to the ECOFIN meeting, I would like to pick up on the last comment on the emergency Eurogroup meeting tomorrow. While none of us is aware of the Greeks' proposals, we are aware from what was said by the Greek Finance Minister that there will be firm proposals at the Eurogroup meeting tomorrow. We are also aware that the central demand is for a bridging programme and space to allow the new Greek Government to negotiate with its creditors.

In regard to the principle that a newly elected government be given space to negotiate and come up with proposals, is this something the Irish Government will support at the Eurogroup? I refer to the principle, not the specific recommendation because obviously its detail will inform the Minister. Does he support the concept and principle that space be given to the newly elected government to negotiate with its creditors?