Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)

Yes; I want the Minister to reply. We have to vote on this amendment now, and that is what is important. I have laid before the House a specific question which can be answered simply by a "Yes" or a "No". I think I know the answer - in fact, we all do - and the answer is yes, the bankers would get their bonuses without the universal social charge. That is the honest answer. If that is the case, it should be said here on the floor of the House.

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