Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Will the Taoiseach make a clear statement of truth about what has gone on during the past fortnight? The Taoiseach partially opened the books in the Department of Finance but no Opposition party has had any word from the Department of the Taoiseach about the most potentially catastrophic consequences for our country. Will the Taoiseach tell the people what has been going on during the past week? Have there been discussions or intentions of discussions about an emergency bailout for this country or other? We are aware of the statements of Ministers who have said, "We have not applied for this". Will the Taoiseach now tell the people, truthfully, the extent of the contact, technical, formal and political, with the European institutions in respect of the seriousness of the banking problem that afflicts our economy?

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