Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I read what Deputy Ross said about Anglo Irish Bank on many occasions.

I speak for the Government here. The Government has never set a deadline nor raised expectations. It is involved through personnel, both at official level and through the independent Central Bank, with the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission in regard to the negotiations arising from the initiative of the troika. I have no intention of raising any expectations. There was never a timeline set by the Government on this. I understand these negotiations are ongoing and that they are complex and technical. As Head of Government, I expect the personnel on all sides involved in these discussions to be allowed to do their jobs without interference. That is their remit and responsibility. There is no timeline or expectations but an understanding that Ireland wants to be involved-----

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