Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

When is it proposed that Ireland's draft contract with the IMF will go to Washington? I understand it is expected in Washington next week. Can the Taoiseach confirm this? On the letter of intent, the draft contract with the IMF, will he tell us what is the timeframe for that going to Washington and then coming back to Ireland and being finalised?

In that context, I am sure the Taoiseach has noticed that the-----

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