Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

As I explained, we have to do this work. The NAMA (amendment) Bill must be enacted under the IMF-EU programme by the end of the first quarter. The Oireachtas has responsibilities which it must discharge in the interests of the people. An election will be called at some point in the spring. Everyone would regard that as a responsible and sensible arrangement.

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