Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I know Deputy Adams is new to this House of Parliament. He is obviously aware a deal was done between the previous Government, on behalf of the country, and the IMF-EU. One of the commitments we gave as an incoming Government was to reverse the decision in respect of the minimum wage. It is not a budgetary matter, so it is not just a matter for the Minister for Finance, and it requires the approval of the IMF-EU. In fact, it was mentioned this morning and we have asked the Attorney General for her advice as to whether it will require legislation to do this. We will report to the Members of the House when that advice is available.

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