Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Once again the Tánaiste did not answer the question, which is the pattern of his performance here and that of the Taoiseach. We are locking ourselves into a situation in terms of international law and constitutional protection of these harsh fiscal measures. It has already been stated that irrespective of the complexion of a future government, it will not have the ability to reverse from the situation we will find ourselves in post a "Yes" vote next week. The Tánaiste has not addressed the worst-case scenario in terms of the fears expressed by so many people. Again he trundled out the arguments as he sees them in support of a "Yes" position. He has not used the opportunity to give a response to the questions I put to him.

At the so-called emergency summit yesterday what proposals did he and the Taoiseach put before the other member state representatives on jobs, growth and stimulus? What specific proposals did the Government representatives put forward with regard to youth unemployment about which the Tánaiste spoke this morning on "Morning Ireland"? Will the Tánaiste outline for us what presentation he made, or was it the case, as often times appears, that we were but a listening ear as others put forward their respective positions? The summit yesterday and this morning considered youth unemployment, as the Tánaiste termed it this morning-----

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