House members had already begun a six-week holiday when the Senate approved the measure last week.
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Markets opened down Monday morning, signaling the anticipation for a bailout package for Ireland and aholidayweek in the U.S. that will see the first major holiday shopping day of the year with Black Friday.
In which case, Mr Jones booked a two weekholiday in June before he knew the outcome of the election - an election that could have seen him become First Minister or remain Deputy First Minister had the votes fallen differently.