Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I again thank the Deputies for raising the matter. I know it is frustrating at this stage and I am quite conscious that the Deputies have said that August is close. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has been very clear about this and he expects the deal to be honoured. That is the bottom line and it has been made clear in all negotiations. Our officials have been out there and it has been made clear that there will be consequences if the deal is not honoured. There have been further investigations this week and we will have to see what happens at the end of the week. I am conscious of the Deputy's comments regarding collections in the next couple of days. I hope we can have an update towards the end of the end of the week. I will liaise with the two Deputies on that as well. The Minister was very clear about this to the representatives of companies that he expects the deal reached to be honoured. It is as simple as that.

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