Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

There is no legislation promised. On the general suggestion, I wish to make the point that while private interests can, of course, express an interest in investing in banks and financial institutions, that does not mean that the State is committed to any of them. Our duty, on this side of the House, is to ensure the banks are operated in the public interest and provide credit for the economy.

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