Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

No. I am trying to explain the facts. The Financial Regulator obtained legal advice from Anglo Irish Bank's advisers regarding the fact that this transaction was in compliance, and this was accepted at the time. It was a matter between the Financial Regulator and the bank rather than one involving me as Taoiseach or the Minister for Finance.

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