Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is important to point out that the agenda regarding the permanent crisis mechanism is the specific context for the discussion on that. As Deputy Kenny is aware, there are ongoing discussions at ECOFIN and other levels regarding wider financial stability issues. I am sure the rate of progress that is being made on issues like the change in economic governance will be adverted to at the European Council meeting. Various issues are being pursued at ECOFIN level specifically.

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