Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy Adams has asked a number of questions. I will raise the incident in Cumbria that he mentioned. I do not have the full details of it, but I will be happy to raise it with the British Prime Minister when I meet him.

The Government agreed in the programme for Government to carry out a review of the universal social charge before the budget for 2012 is drawn up. The charge is having an impact on thousands of people, particularly those at the lower end of the scale. I feel something needs to be done in respect of people in that category. We will review the situation.

I share the view expressed by the Minister for Finance in the comment that has been mentioned. That is exactly where the discussions are at the moment. The meeting of the eurozone leaders related to debt sustainability. This country's position was made perfectly clear, given the situation that exists here. In my view, a referendum on this matter was held when the general election took place. This Government was given a clear mandate to improve the terms, in respect of the circumstances in which we find ourselves, on behalf of the Irish taxpayer. That is where our entire focus will be.

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