Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Clearly there has been no determination as to when that order will be placed before the House. I gave an assurance as did the Minister that political responsibility will remain with the Minister for Finance. I have been working with the financial services sector and the union representatives since I was appointed as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. We are working at new opportunities in the context of the financial services sector. The financial services sector continues to remain very important to the country. Per capita we have the greatest presence in the financial services sector in the world. It will continue to be a very important asset in the creation and support of employment here.

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