Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I would prefer if such matters were dealt with as part of a formal debate. I look forward to the opportunity to debate these proposals in detail. The introduction of the budget next week will allow people to provide their initial views on the Deputy's proposals. I do not wish to seem churlish or to give the impression that I am not prepared to consider everything. However, we would be obliged to discuss and examine in greater detail the question of establishing a holding company to bring all semi-State bodies under the control of one entity——

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