Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)

In the finance committee the Minister responded to a question on fiscal integration by saying he would support greater fiscal integration. He mentioned how he would like that and the six pack of measures are on the table. What other measures would the Minister like to see with regard to greater fiscal integration and will any of those require a treaty change? For example, last night British Prime Minister Cameron indicated there would be a need for a treaty and referendum in Britain because of necessary changes down the line. What does the Minister support with regard to further fiscal integration and where is the cut-off line?

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