Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy Cowen is aware that the programme for Government states the Government will realise €2 billion by the sale of non-strategic State assets over its lifetime. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is carrying out a line-by-line analysis of each Department. I expect he will bring a memorandum to the Government before the summer recess on the options that are available. That does not mean there will be an immediate decision arising from that memorandum. I have outlined what the programme for Government states and that is what we will adhere to at the appropriate time in respect of non-strategic State assets.

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