Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed)

 

8:00 pm

Photo of Brian Lenihan JnrBrian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

Although we should not pre-empt the issue given that the Dáil will undoubtedly express a view on the terms of reference, one of the themes which the Government believes the statutory inquiry should examine is the response of relevant Departments and State agencies, including the linkage between the banking crisis and overall economic management. The role of Ministers as heads of Departments clearly falls within this examination. That is a matter the Government would like to be included in the terms of reference.

Deputy O'Donnell raised the question of why an inquiry cannot be held in public. The Oireachtas will be involved in public and once disputed issues of fact are determined by the commission, the entire matter can proceed in public.

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