Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Out of respect for the Chairman - I am sure Deputy Ruth Coppinger will not object - I will answer his questions first.

Yes, I will ask my officials to get the details of the French scheme with the European Investment Bank. My former private secretary, Mr. John Moran, whom the Chairman will have known, is still on the board of the European Investment Bank and is the source of my information, but he did not provide me with the details. In general, the information is accurate. What we must establish is if there is anything which is French specific and would prevent us from gaining access. I will ask the officials to check.