Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I share the Deputy's view with regard to people working in Britain and elsewhere who have a clear understanding of the sensitivities relating to the diaspora and to the needs of its members. On my recent visit to England, I had the opportunity to visit Cricklewood and Kilburn. While there, I met those involved with the Safe Start Foundation and with the centre for the homeless in Cricklewood. I also met many of the former Irish navvies who are now resident at the centre. I appreciate the difficulties many of these individuals have experienced.

There was never agreement in respect of having a vote on the debate relating to the EU-IMF programme. The memorandum of understanding has not yet been published because various matters have not yet been agreed by the European Union. It is expected that the matters to which I refer will be agreed towards the end of this month. When the memorandum is published, the House can, as agreed, engage in a further debate on the matter.

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