Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Deputy mentioned my phrase about what would be done to satisfy the markets. I cannot recall using it. I discussed the position of Italy and Greece with the Chancellor and expressed hope about the appointment of Mr. Monti as a Senator for life by the Italian Government, the acceptance by the Italian Government of the austerity measures he had put forward and Prime Minister Papademos being able to make progress with his very challenging austerity programme in Greece. Obviously, one of the leaders has yet to sign up to it and I hope the discussions will continue. I expressed the view that it was important that the government in situ carry out its mandate-----

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