Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

If the Taoiseach saw fit to come in here on Thursday mornings, we could tease out these matters. However, he does not. In any event, I make the following offer to the Tánaiste as deputy head of Government and a senior economic Minister. I am prepared to supply financial spokespeople from the Fine Gael Party to participate in an all-party group which will set out clear regulation, a clear mandate and strategy, provide for no deals and ensure proper oversight in the banking sector if the Government is prepared to participate in such a group.

Any offer we have made in respect of the national jersey or bipartisanship——

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