Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We are in an unusual situation. Perhaps the Taoiseach will indicate, given the difficulties he faces with his Government and confidence, whether he intends to seek a full mandate from the people? In the meantime, is it likely that Committee Stage of the National Asset Management Bill, if we get that far, will be taken in the Chamber?

Arising from the vote of confidence given by the people on the Lisbon treaty question last Friday and given that other countries are moving swiftly to make their nominations for commissionerships, has the Government or Taoiseach considered the nomination of a person of suitable calibre to be presented to Commission President Barroso to guarantee this country a priority and high profile commissionership?

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