Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I am ever in a position where I surprise the Deputy with the extent of the decision I have made, I will have to consider whether I have made the right decision. As I said, the key thing is that the decision was reversed. I have been very clear in acknowledging that contact happened between my Department and the bank to make sure it was aware of the public reaction that was under way. The bank, in exercising its judgment independent of the Government, decided to reverse the decision. That is the key point.