Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

Question 21: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recently published European Commission assessment of Ireland's Stability and Convergence Programme; his views on same and its assessment of Ireland's budgetary situation; if he will undertake corrective action to improve that situation; if he will introduce further reforms to the pension system in line with its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7747/08]

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