Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Hopefully. I will be meeting the Minister for Finance on his return in order to obtain an update briefing on where matters stand regarding the preparation of the scheme. I understand preparation of the scheme has been ongoing over the weekend. Developments have been made as a result of the meetings that took place. An attempt is being made to finalise the scheme in a way that it will, if possible, satisfy everyone. That is what we are trying to do. I will probably be in a better position tomorrow to indicate what might be the likely timeline.

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