Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

I have another question regarding the Building Societies (Amendment) Bill. Given that it deals with financial institutions, can the Tánaiste explain why it is being introduced under the aegis of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government? The effect of the Bill will be to significantly enrich a small number of individuals. Moreover, I do not believe she answered Deputy Gilmore's previous question in this regard. Can she confirm that this Bill will not pass all Stages before the House rises for its recess——

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