Taoiseach to make statement on economy today (16 Nov) @5pm

[ariidae]

Taoiseach Brian Cowen, along with the leaders of the Opposition, will make statements in the Dáil this evening on financial stability.

The new addition to today's Dáil schedule will allow for ten-minute slots for Mr Cowen, and for Fine Gael, Labour and Sinn Féin.

The title of the discussion is 'Statements on financial stability development in Ireland and elsewhere'.

It is due to take place following the Order of Business, which usually finishes around 5pm.

RTE News Link

 

[aristotle]

Hes talking now in the Dail.

 

[onekeano]

Resignation

 

[aristotle]

Nothing much said so far, I dont think that was his statement. Maybe its coming at 5pm?

 

[shnaek]

Some statements will definitely do the trick! Yippee

 

[Eithneangela]

Wouldn't we all wish! Although with a hide like a Biffalo, it's unlikely to happen. Maybe dissolve the Government, call for a General Election - watch Inda get real excited!

 

[onekeano]

brilliant Shnaek!

 

[Papercut]

Perhaps he's going to finally answer the allegations of fraud as reported here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3vEOSkk5AM

 

[ariidae]

Totally missed it! Was in a meeting
Anything of interest or just waffle?

 

[RonanC]

Waffle and more waffle and nothing new

 

[truthseeker]

He basically just maintained that they havent ASKED for a bailout. There will be further statements after meetings in Brussels tonight and tomorrow.

 

[sunrock]

The government don`t want a bailout. They just want a MECHANISM in which the EU will give them lots of lolly.
RTE compares the meeting of our gov. reps with the EU moneymen as a game of poker and bluff.Well I play poker and you can`t play poker, let alone bluff with no money!