Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On the first matter, it would be in the public interest that all reports, once approved and passed by the Government, are published. That would be important in terms of the issues or concern that can ensue in the public debate.

On the question on the return of the Dáil, that is a matter that is to be decided by Government and will be taken next week. I would be in a position to be able to indicate that we can come back a week sooner than expected, but I would also emphasise there is much legislation that we can and should do in the context of preparation, publication and consideration of the finance Bill which will be done in the normal course.

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