Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

We are entitled to know whether the Government intends to change its approach. It has said that it will examine this report, adopt changes that are realistic, and the change I mentioned is a core one. Why should the House not be privy to this information? We help shape the way the budget is taken here and we have a right to know the Government's intention in this respect and to try to shape the way it should be taken.

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