Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

If I go through a few of them, it might obviate the need for some questions. I am happy to engage.

I thank all Senators for their contributions. I do not intend to engage with Senator Byrne, as discussing whether this initiative was contained within the original memorandum of understanding would be a sterile debate. I can say honestly, with my hand on heart, that in my first encounter with the troika, within weeks of coming into office, it understood that there would be what it called an ambitious sale of State assets. That understanding was made explicit to me but the Senator can take it as he will.