Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sure the Minister knows the reason I am asking him this question. The issue of reputational impact to the bank is a significant one, is it not? If the Minister believed it would have a reputational impact on the bank, it is significant. Is that not the case? The junior Ministers are right that it caused reputational damage to the bank.

The Taoiseach called on the bank to reverse the decision. It was carried internationally on news bulletins. It did not just cause reputational issues here but internationally. If the Minister came to the conclusion that it would cause significant reputational issues for the bank, then it falls under the relationship framework that he would have to be consulted. Is that not the case?