Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

The jobs budget has now become a jobs initiative. Will the initiative be subject to a statement in the House? A budget would require a statement, but will the initiative be subject to a statement? Second, when will the fiscal responsibility Bill be published? The Government has promised a comprehensive public expenditure review in September. How does that relate to the fiscal responsibility Bill? Is it a stand alone item, a sort of McCarthy for slow learners?

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