Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

We entered into these arrangements in good faith and, therefore, the Minister has to honour them.

Has he had an opportunity to read the European Commission statement regarding Anglo Irish Bank? The Commission temporarily cleared support for Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society and opened an in-depth investigation into Anglo Irish Bank, stating: "...the Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the total aid received so far by the Anglo Irish Bank and its accompanying restructuring plan." That indicates this started some time ago. What has the Minister not told the House about this?

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