Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Before I come to the Order of Business, Deputy Gilmore also asked me if I could be clear about the date of the four year plan. As I said, I can only give an indication and whether it is the week beginning 15th or 22nd remains to be seen based on discussions we are having and the approval of the plan overall.

Second, it is not the case that the plan is being provided to the European Commission. It will be provided to the Commission when the Government decides upon it, and we will send it at that point. The Deputy has heard my answer.

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