Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

That is a lengthy reply from the Taoiseach. Yesterday he referred to these things as meanderings. The perception of Ireland internationally is formed by other governments from three viewpoints, namely, the deficit, growth rate and political leadership.

Will the Taoiseach comment on Mr. Mike Soden's appointment to the Central Bank Commission? In terms of it being an advisory group about banking policy, his first comment was to the effect that Ireland should leave the euro. Does the Taoiseach have a response to that, because this is influencing perception abroad as well?

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