Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I do not know whether the Clearing House Group discussed it. The Government has made it perfectly clear it is opposed to it. I note President Sarkozy's wish to introduce one on his own or in collaboration with some other countries. Countries are entitled to do that. The Clearing House Group is chaired by the Secretary General of my Department. I will let Deputy Martin know whether there have been any discussions at the Clearing House Group in regard to a financial transaction tax.

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