Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

Regarding the banking crisis, I am sure the Taoiseach will accept great damage has been inflicted on this country's international reputation in banking matters. Why, therefore, is there such a delay in transposing and implementing the third EU directive on money laundering? Ireland is one of the last EU member states to bring forward domestic legislation in this area. It has been long since promised and is on the pink sheet for this session but there is still no sign of it. Will the Taoiseach use his influence with his colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to expedite this long overdue legislation?

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