Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I understand there were to be discussions between the Taoiseach and the leader of the Green Party about the arrangements for the Finance Bill. Do the arrangements, as circulated by the Taoiseach, stand or does he accept the offer I made yesterday to co-operate with the Government in having a more practical and efficient conclusion to the Bill? The Taoiseach and I both know it is possible to have a decent discussion on the Finance Bill and to have it completed earlier than the Government intended.

The Taoiseach, in his comments this morning, mentioned the importance of the passing of the Climate Change Response Bill. I accept the principle of the Bill and will put a reasoned amendment on Second Stage. Will the Taoiseach set out a timescale similar to the Finance Bill for the Climate Change Response Bill?

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