Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Minister for Finance will listen to the debate to see if there will be Government amendments on Committee and Report Stages. There may be drafting amendments in the normal course of events. It was indicated, contrary to what the Deputy said, that legislative changes were required in respect of all the elements announced in the €2 billion package, including the early childhood supplement, the levy and the waste management issue and that we would incorporate them in the one Bill. If he is under a different impression, the record will show I indicated we would have an omnibus Bill on these issues as a matter of urgency.

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