Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am sure no one will mind the Government seeking to represent to the public the factual position on decisions it has taken. That is normal procedure and I am sure the Opposition will have views on the matter also. It is a question of the Minister for Finance bringing forward his budget. The documentation will be circulated in the normal way and a debate will ensue. Ministers and many other Members will have points to make on it. We will simply be representing our position.

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