Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

In view of the clear evidence that irresponsible lending has taken place in this country's banking system over the past five or seven years, is it intended to approve the heads of the Bills that will deal with that issue? I refer to the Central Bank (Consolidation) Bill, publication of which is expected; the Central Bank (No. 2) Bill, publication of which is expected; theFinancial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, publication of which is expected; and the Financial Services (Regulation) Bill, publication of which is expected although it is not possible to indicate at this stage when that will happen. Has the Government done anything to approve the heads of those crucial Bills, having regard to the important issues with which they will deal?

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