Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

What is the problem? We all plan our diaries, even personally. I presume the Government has some idea of its diary between now and Christmas. I imagine the many public relations and press people attached to Government at every level must be advising Government on the most convenient date to introduce the budget. Some consideration must have been given as to what time will be given to the House to debate the budgetary issues. There must be some target date for Departments. It is incredible-----

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