Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

My question concerns the Taoiseach's priorities for the next meeting and he did not answer that, with respect. The Taoiseach has frequently said that the reduction of the interest rate, which Sinn Féin welcomes, is a priority but he has consistently failed to raise it at meetings where it would be appropriate. Does the Taoiseach expect this reduction to be secured at the next meeting? How much will the reduction save the Irish taxpayer? Is the Taoiseach aware of the release of the live register figures, which is now 14.8%, an increase of 3,000 citizens unemployed since last May? Is that not a priority issue as well? An mbeidh na hábhair seo ar an mbord le haghaidh díospóireachta ag an chéad chruinniú eile den chomhairle?

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