Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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I echo what the Chairman said. It is deeply disappointing that Ulster Bank has failed to come before this committee, given the impact its withdrawal would have and the distress it would cause. It is important that Mr. O'Connell relayed the real-life experience of what staff are going through and, as he said, it is not just one particular member of staff, but all staff. It is hugely distressing for them. On 19 October, my colleague, Deputy Pearse Doherty, asked Ulster Bank to come before this committee. The Minister for Finance has not met with NatWest or the British Chancellor of the Exchequer. Doing so would be extremely important. What is the FSU's view on what the Minister for Finance needs to do now to progress this matter as soon as possible?