Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

Ultimately, €300 million could be used for many purposes. An allocation of €7 million has been cut in respect of special needs education. Schools in Deputy Kennedy's constituency and mine are affected. The money could have been used to fund medical cards and a range of measures.

What we are doing is trying to restore the integrity of the Irish banking system. The people are entitled to know the truth about the sharp practice that occurred on the part of Irish Life & Permanent and Anglo Irish Bank. They are entitled to know about the transaction between Irish Nationwide and Anglo Irish Bank.

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