Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 1:

To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann:" and substitute the following:- "recognises the importance of completing an agreement on the issue of the promissory notes before the next scheduled payment on 31 March 2013;

- recognises that the current negotiation approach is the best course of action in order to achieve agreement with our European partners; and

- notes that the Government will continue in its negotiations with the European Central Bank to achieve the best possible outcome for the Irish taxpayer."

Every Member of this House is aware of the importance of achieving a positive outcome in the discussions on Irish bank debt. I am satisfied that the discussions with the European authorities are progressing on the timetable and in the manner that I and other members of the Government expected.

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