Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

On the same issue, my party would welcome an opportunity to debate in the House the nature of the Government policy towards the financial crisis in Europe. It is important that our Government should set out a position supporting the recovery of weaker countries in Europe from the current difficulties in the financial markets, especially because this country, in particular our banking system, has benefited to a very significant extent by support from the European Central Bank.

The Heads of State who are attending the meeting with Mr.van Rompuy are to be accompanied by one aide only. We have not heard-----

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