Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

We should leave this as Leaders' Questions for the moment so there might be some semblance of coherence. If the process I outlined could be achieved, it would be excellent. I am taking this on a step-by-step basis and we are making the analysis and briefings available to Opposition parties. If there is agreement on a common analysis with the same facts, further meetings would be helpful to see if we can come to further agreement and I would of course favour that. I will not pre-empt Deputies' briefings and analysis before they decide on how to act. We are open to a constructive approach from all sides if possible.

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