Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy well knows, the details of the budget have not yet been finalised. The arrangements for a debate depend on the availability of the Minister. He has a very packed schedule between here and the presentation of the budget next week, as the Deputy is well aware. It is not due to any reluctance to have a debate, but simply a question of time and availability. The Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform have hectic schedules for the next few days.

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