Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

With the Deputy's co-operation, we will outline a work programme for the next session of the Dáil and take it from there. We are returning a week early and the finance Bill will be produced thereafter in the normal way. We will give that proper consideration and there will be other work to be conducted by the House as well. The question of when the Dáil will be dissolved is a matter for the Taoiseach and the President. There is still much work to be done, so I would not pack my bags too quickly.

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