Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Before the House rises in July, will we have an opportunity to have a full discussion, in the context of the preparations for the next budget, on the position regarding the various elements of the McCarthy report? There used to be a debate on the state of the economy for a few days before the Dáil rose and it is clear that the biggest issue as we prepare to rise in July is what happens to next year's budget. It is not possible to proceed without full consideration-----

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