Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I congratulate Deputy Gilmore on the innovativeness of his argumentation. The general financial resolution well be put to the House before midnight. That will enable the debate on the budget to take place. The financial resolutions are the important decisions that must be taken tonight. The Finance Bill provides other opportunities for votes on various issues. The Deputy is long enough around the House to know that the general financial resolution is not taken as a concluding motion.

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