Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I object to one expression Deputy Burton used in suggesting that the Minister had been "got at" by the banks. The Minister has not been "got at" by anybody. He tabled amendments based on advice he received from the Attorney General about very difficult issues. It was stated that we have only one opportunity to address this matter. Deputies are concerned about the scandals that have emerged in the banking system. However, it is to the credit of the Minister that he introduced legislation last year and that he has further legislation before the House now.

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