Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am currently examining proposals for change that could be implemented in the short and medium term. Any changes to current practices would need to meet best practice, improve both the quality of debate and the data available to the House on the budget, meet our obligations to the EU and be capable of being delivered within the existing budget timetable. I will discuss the possibilities for change with my colleagues in the Government shortly. Subsequently, I will bring proposals the House will then have an opportunity to discuss.

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