Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Since the House last met, the lead negotiator on behalf of the International Monetary Fund, Mr. Chopra, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, have both stated publicly that it is open to a new Government, following an election, to renegotiate with the lending agencies in respect of the terms of an agreement. Is this also the Minister's position?

In light of the point raised by Deputy Noonan about the Croke Park deal, which was negotiated last April and came into effect last June, what savings have accrued to the economy to date from the deal?

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