Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputies Hogan and Quinn for their co-operation in what Deputy Quinn referred to as technical legislation that is important to continued growth in the financial services sector. The proposal to go through this in detail at a meeting is welcome and we will arrange that with the chairman on the committee in the new year. We will bring in those who know what they are talking about to discuss it.

I thank my officials for their assistance with this Bill. I understand it to a much greater extent as a result of the work they have put in. I also wish the Deputies a peaceful and happy Christmas.

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