Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Despite the Minister's sweet words to the House in response to the ECB's views on this Bill around Christmas time, not since the time of the Third Reich was a Bill so radically put through a democratic parliament. Is the Minister not stung by the clear and deliberate criticisms that have been levied at him and the Government for the manner in which the legislation was put through the House, as well as its provisions? Am I correct in saying that, to date, the Minister has not formally responded to the ECB's stated opinion? What is causing the delay?

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