Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

I am the Labour Party spokesperson on finance. I ask the Minister if she has committed on behalf of the Government to a debate or discussion next week.

I have a second question, which is related, if the Ceann Comhairle will bear with me. I understand it will take at least three weeks to have the legislation regarding Ireland supporting a package for Greece. What is the timeframe for this legislation? Has a constitutional opinion been received from the Attorney General on the implication of such legislation, the powers of the European Union and the Irish Constitution vis-À-vis such an arrangement? These are perfectly reasonable questions about very important legislation.

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