Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have explained that we will first bring forward the legislation to the House. In regard to the second matter raised by Deputy Gilmore, the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, will outline the case for the legislation to the House in accurate terms which are not in line with the contention made by the Deputy.

Question, "That the proposal for dealing with No. 5 be agreed to", put and declared carried.

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