John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

What did it do in return for the money it received from the banks? As Deputies will be aware, it abolished the banking levy. We will not do anything like that. On the contrary, we will impose a levy under the NAMA legislation because that is what is required. We need to address the position in banking. We will reform the banking sector and ensure credit begins to flow. We will also create jobs and a better future for society.

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