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

As Deputy Barry knows, as a shareholder in a bank, neither I or the State are allowed to be involved in commercial decisions the bank makes. That is the nature of the relationship framework agreement we have with three banks. We have not been involved in any discussions on pay or the pay negotiations that are under way. That is led between management and unions. The State has played no role in this-----