Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

On the bank bailout scheme, I understand from the Taoiseach the scheme was approved by the Cabinet this morning. First, can he tell us when the scheme will be circulated to the Opposition parties? It is two weeks since the legislation was introduced and we would like to know that. This is not something we can simply walk into on Friday without having had ample opportunity to consider it. Second, what format will the debate take on Friday? Will there be an opportunity for amendments to the scheme to be tabled? Will there be an opportunity for the Minister to be questioned and for the details of the scheme to be fully teased through? Third, have any changes been made to the scheme as originally envisaged arising from the meeting of the leaders of the eurozone countries at the weekend?

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