Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

—— while retaining confidence in the Independent Deputy concerned. I am glad to see all of them back in the House. That was the outcome there and the people made a decision in relation to that matter.

The next question asked by the Deputy was about why I was not being transparent, but I am being transparent with him. The confidentiality of the agreements will be respected. The arrangements are conditionally based on the same criteria that apply to the implementation of any other programme for Government or any part thereof.

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