Michael D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I put the question to Mr. Trichet if he was aware that Anglo Irish Bank was virtually certain to default the next day and his answer was:

Again, it was not the responsibility of the ECB to survey the banks. We were relying of course upon the local authorities for surveillance [that was yourself, for surveillance] and on possible governments in case the drama would unfold. So no memory, no I would say responsibility in this domain.

Were you in contact with Mr. Trichet prior to the guarantee?