Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Someone might think I was getting above myself.

The Chairman asked pertinent questions and got to the nub of several issues. I thank Mr. O'Connor for the work he will be doing. He is setting up a new State agency. Many people with whom I have spoken and who are in serious debt problems are waiting to see what will happen. They view the system as hope. They know its faults and failings as we see them, but Mr. O'Connor can do nothing about those as a public servant. I will not question him on the politics, policies or mistakes in the legislation. He mentioned the bank veto. I may refer to that matter, but it is a political point and Mr. O'Connor must work with what is in front of him.

What are the chances of the ISI opening for business in mid-August and what publicity campaigns will it undertake to let people know of its services? People, including many of us, are wondering what is happening.