I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 86 together.
I am satisfied that the agreement that the Government reached with the Troika was a remarkable advance on the position originally advanced by them and I do not propose to reopen the matter.
I would remind the Deputies that the Troika was originally pressing for asset sales of €5bn to be used exclusively to off-set debt. In the course of our discussions, we have achieved a significant breakthrough on how the proceeds of asset disposals are to be used. In return for committing to a disposal programme of up to €3bn, the Troika has agreed to the retention of one-third of the proceeds for reinvestment in the economy.
I am confident that the asset disposal programme that I announced last week can have a significantly positive outcome by driving competition in the energy sector and facilitating much needed investment in our economic recovery.