Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Before we can agree to that I have a question for the Tánaiste. Will she attend the House later today, and will the Government make time to detail to the House what this State's approach will be at the very important conferences taking place today concerning the difficulties of Greece? The impact of the economic and fiscal crisis in Greece could have profound implications across the eurozone and there are profound implications for the zone's currency of which we are part. This House has no knowledge of the approach of the Government, its policy or any proposals it may make. In the context of a very deep crisis which will impact across the eurozone it is appropriate that we should know where the Government stands and what proposals it will bring forward.

Will the Tánaiste confirm that the Government will order, as a matter of priority, a report to this House next week on the result of the meetings taking place today, and that there will be an opportunity for Members to debate whatever communiqué is issued today and whatever policies are adopted by the Heads of State?

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