Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am not aware of any other plans beyond what is scheduled at the moment. Clearly, if there are any changes in social welfare, a Bill would have to be enacted in time for them coming into operation. This would have to be done and is the normal position. A budget debate can be resumed in some instances beyond the period in which we are at the moment.

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