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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Discussions with ICTU.

Programme for National Recovery and jobs

Summary

Rabbitte questioned whether the Programme for National Recovery was adequate to address unemployment. The Taoiseach defended it as highly successful, and the Chair ended the exchange without allowing further debate.

Having regard to the scale of the unemployment problem, will the Taoiseach accept that the Programme for National Recovery is an inadequate response to the jobs crisis? Will he——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

We cannot debate this matter today as I also want to deal with other questions.

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The Programme for National Recovery is the most successful programme for economic development ever put forward in this country.

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Ask the people in Tallaght about it.

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We succeeded in achieving national consensus with the social partners——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Next question, please.

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Will the Taoiseach indicate when——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Please, Deputy Rabbitte, I have called the next question. You must resume your seat.

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We did not get a reply to my question.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Please, Deputy Rabbitte, you must resume your seat.

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