Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In respect of Deputy Martin's comment about propositions for the next Heads of Government meeting, before that meeting on behalf of the country I intend to participate fully in a comprehensive discussion about what opportunities we might propose in a European sense that will help our colleagues in the European Union and the eurozone to deal with this particular crisis. As I pointed out to Deputy Martin, the issue that was raised in the Financial Times in January of this year in respect of the rate of margin of the fund was first raised by Ireland and was eventually carried through by a decision both of the European leaders and ECOFIN.

In respect of Greece and the current position, I expect that every country that has signed on for the conditions in July will go ahead and implement them, as we have done and are doing in this country. As the position evolves we will reflect on changing issues around the world but we will contribute a number of proposals that we think are important. They will come through my Department, the Ministry for Finance, the EMC and the views of our colleagues around the table because there are issues that would be opportune for this country to put forward and we will voice those articulately.

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