Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

That is all fair enough. The Taoiseach is appealing to the banks' better feelings. However, that has not worked, certainly not with some of the banks in question. Will he introduce legislation to ensure cuts in interest rates by the European Central Bank are passed on to customers in Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Bank and so on?

With the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence, I wish to raise another issue. I have my notes from this morning's meeting with the Taoiseach. He has accused me of misrepresenting what he said which I believe is a serious charge. I did not misrepresent what the Taoiseach said. I actually noted what he said.

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