Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Let us be clear, what is under way is the quarterly review of the memorandum of understanding. This is part of the deal entered into last autumn. There is provision for a quarterly review of those arrangements.

The first quarterly review was due to take place somewhat earlier this year, but due to the general election and so on it was put back until now. The discussions on that review are continuing and I understand they are due to be completed tomorrow. We will have to await the outcome of those discussions.

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