Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

As I stated, extra responsibilities have been given to some specialist staff in the bank. I do not have the details of that, which is a matter for the management and board of the bank. The issue, from the Government's point of view, is that in respect of what emerges as a result of what has happened in the bank, we want to ensure the taxpayer is protected to the greatest possible extent.

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