Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We have made changes to the amount that was estimated to be required. We have made changes to elements of the deal in the context of changes in respect of the minimum wage and the jobs initiative, and these have been accepted by the troika. The proof of the pudding is actually in the eating. The first analysis carried out by the troika in respect of Ireland living up to its commitments has been validated and this country has been commended on the action it has taken and on the fact it has measured up to the requirements of the EU-IMF bailout deal. That is the direction we are headed in. This is not easy; it is challenging.

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