Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Our guests will have got a great flavour of where members are coming from with their specific questions. Members have an understanding or belief that it is incumbent on us to prepare wisely for the summit in September and to work with our partners in government, and specifically the relevant Departments, whether that is the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform or the Department of Foreign Affairs. We must do that to be in a position to ensure that the right buttons are pressed by the nation in terms of its contribution and its pivotal role regarding its co-chairing responsibilities. Perhaps our guests will respond to the points raised and references made. Any indications or indicators that they can give us towards our preparation is welcome.