Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

I understand the Deputy's frustration, which is felt on all sides of the House, concerning the outstanding liability to the State arising from the criminal reckless lending of a bank which effectively brought this country to its knees. The dilemma - to take my ship analogy - is that the ship has left dock. The decision was made by the previous Administration when, in the first instance, it guaranteed the bank's assets and liabilities-----

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