Michael D'Arcy (Fine Gael)

Will the Minister allow sufficient time to people who may choose to leave the public service so that they will have sufficient time to leave prior to any changes in the budget arithmetic which may impact upon their pension?

I refer to the proposal from President Sarkozy and Chancellor Merkel for a constitutional law in each of the eurozone countries in order to extend borrowing beyond a certain amount.

While Sinn Féin colleagues may have said they did not have an opportunity to speak -----