Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

No debate has been promised but I am not opposed to having a debate on it. It is just a matter of finding the time for it. As Deputy Martin is aware, very clear decisions were made at the July meeting of the European Council and very clear commitments were given at it. For our part, we have implemented and are implementing in full the conditions set out. Obviously some benefits are accruing from the interest rate reduction.

The troika is paying a further visit to Greece this week and it will make its views known on the implementation of the policies to which the Greek Government signed up arising from further facilities in July. A meeting of the ECOFIN Ministers will take place on Friday. As it is appropriate, I do not have any objection to having a debate on this matter as soon as it is feasible. A number of pieces of legislation are strictly timelined, such as the referenda and the insurance Bill. The legislation on the referenda must be cleared by 27 September for the referenda to be held on the election date. A total of ten Bills are timelined because of the EU-IMF deal. I have no objection to having a debate when it is appropriate on the European situation.

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