Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Will the Taoiseach clarify again the proposed date for the introduction of the Social Welfare Bill and does he expect it to be approved before the Christmas recess? What is the proposed date for the introduction of the Finance Bill which, as he knows, gives legal effect to measures in the budget? The Dáil will meet for nine more working days before the Christmas recess and according to the current calendar it is intended to break up for 33 days. Given the international and national circumstances that apply, this is not appropriate.

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