Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Early this morning a bill of between €45 billion and €50 billion landed through the letter-box of every home in this State courtesy of the Government. The Government clearly has no shame. Yesterday evening it rushed through an extension of the bank guarantee scheme before the full information on the expected level of support necessary to rescue Anglo Irish Bank or deal with the outrageous conduct of those who were entrusted with its stewardship over many years was made available. Regarding Anglo Irish Bank alone, the sum required amounts to up to €34 billion.

This morning on "Morning Ireland", the Minister of Finance said-----

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