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

I am not required to bring, nor will be I bringing forward, a Dáil resolution on the matter. Under the current legal framework it is a decision I make myself, with the consent of the Government. I have to get the agreement of Government, which I did yesterday. However, I have little doubt that there will be many other opportunities to debate it in the Dáil and for the matter to be discussed there. I will be present to have that debate and make the case.

It is factually wrong to say that the Government and I have used a shareholding in any of the banks to be involved in debates and decisions regarding pay. That is wrong.