Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I will again ask whether the Minister is concerned that the detail of the protocols is known by criminal gangs? Does he acknowledge that his suggestion of a kidnap tax immediately after the horrendous event in Clondalkin on the basis that we should start charging people for money coming out of holes in the wall was asinine and inappropriate? It would have no impact of any description in reducing the number of these events or placing bank officials in better safety. Will he confirm to the House that in no circumstances will the Government introduce a kidnap tax or encourage banks to levy additional charges on people withdrawing their own funds?

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