Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the fact there will be a debate on the Ryan report. We should not lose sight of the fact that while we can all point fingers, we must accept it was the State which put these children into care. At the end of the day, maybe the finger should be pointed at ourselves. Whatever it may be, let us hope it is the catalyst for change and I look forward to that change taking place.

There is a very interesting debate on the global financial difficulties taking place in Dublin. The OSCEPA is holding its economic forum conference and it is being hosted by this House. It is a great event, so I congratulate one and all. Following some door-to-door canvassing, I am aware people are asking about State policy on Irish financial institutions. It is important the Leader gives clarity to this. Is it a case of nationalisation, or is it a case of assisting the banks to clear their toxic debts and to balance their books? Can the Leader tell us whether NAMA is a bail out for builders? I know the answer to that question and it is important the Leader gives a clear answer——