Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

We have not signed up to an international agreement that has not been concluded yet. We have signed up to a political statement that emerged from the summit, which has been misrepresented in the House on a number of occasions. For example, assertions have been made here that it is an austerity agreement. Deputies should read it. It states that it will rest on an enhanced governance to foster fiscal discipline and deeper integration in the Internal Market as well as stronger growth, enhanced competitiveness and social cohesion.

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