Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The review that is taking place relates to examining all semi-State companies to ascertain what is the position. There is no predetermined outcome in respect of any of that. Given the resources available to it and the challenges it faces, any prudent Government would be obliged to consider all areas but not on a predetermined basis.

As for the proposals regarding the commission of inquiry to which the Deputy referred, it is more than likely that this will take place on Thursday.

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