Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

What is being considered is bringing forward the scheme and laying it before the Houses of the Oireachtas for discussion in order that people might give their views on it. I will be obliged to discuss with the Minister for Finance what will be the exact mechanics of the process. I am aware that he sought to provide an assurance that the scheme would be brought before the House this week. However, we want to get it right and deal with any emerging issues. As the Deputy is aware, this is an evolving situation. Many meetings took place in Europe at the weekend, the Eurogroup met last night and ECOFIN met today. The Minister is returning home from these meetings this evening and I will discuss the matter with him at that stage. I will be in a position tomorrow morning to update the House on precisely where matters stand.

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