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Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: As I said last night, we have a serious issue to deal with. We can have our agreements and disagreements on the way forward but I will not accept from any Deputy, however prominent-----

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: -----any suggestion that we are doing anything other than seeking to protect the public interest of this country-----

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: -----and to ensure we get back to an economy that continues to grow and to protect jobs.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I hold no brief for any individual inside or outside this House in this matter other than to discharge my responsibilities conscientiously.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I regard with contempt the continuing innuendo the Deputy is quick to throw around.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It does nothing for this debate or the country.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry, I will not be barracked. I will try to answer the questions asked to the best of my ability. I want to make clear to Deputy Gilmore that if he contends there is any validity in what he has just said he is then making the same charge against those in the National Treasury Management Agency, the Department of Finance and everyone else who advises Government in this matter.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is how contemptuous that is. Hopefully, that is the last time we will have to listen to that type of cant and nonsense. I know what the Deputy's game is.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is a political tactic.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is a game. The Deputy is playing a very serious game with Ireland's reputation.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I want to make it clear that the purpose of this initiative is to try to get back to a situation whereby credit is provided to Irish business.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: On the €80 billion to €90 billion book value, the National Treasury Management Agency will be in a position this afternoon to answer any questions in terms of detail in respect of this matter.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is clear to me and to the agency that the purpose of this is to clean up the balance sheets so that we can get back to good business. On the other matter regarding whether we are in a position to save the banks or whether we should be-----

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Quinn, please allow me to answer the question.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I have already answered that aspect of the question. I have stated that the National Treasury Management Agency will, this afternoon, provide any detail required.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am Taoiseach and I am indicating to Deputy Quinn that the policy announcement made yesterday is the right approach to deal with this matter despite any objections he may have.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is the same as saying that we rather than the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who provides guarantees to the Ulster Bank or HBOS in Ireland, should have taken them over. One either deals with the problem and the asset classes regardless of location in terms of cleaning up the banks or one does not. One either fixes the problem or does not. One either deals with the situation as it, or one...

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Government is interested in solving the problem.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Yesterday, the Minister for Finance delivered the supplementary budget. We are all aware of what it contains. This is one of the most critical budgets in the lifetime of this State. It is a budget that sets the country on a five year road to economic renewal. I regret that the budget will cause difficulties for some people, but it had to be tough. As a country, we are providing 2009...

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: My Cabinet and I are working hard and we know we have to get the balance right. We know we have to get us out of this. We are also realistic. This is the here and now and we cannot wish it away. There is no other option. While we cannot change the direction of the wind, we can adjust our sails and that is what we have done in this supplementary budget. Standing still is not an option in...