Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Central Bank has responded with regard to its monitoring of the situation in Ulster Bank. As Deputy Michael McGrath is well aware, this has been enormously stressful for people who either have not received their salaries or have been unable to meet their commitments. I am aware of the shifting sands with regard to rectifying the matter completely. I am not aware of what the actual problem was. We will of course raise this matter with the representatives from Ulster Bank this evening. I hope the matter can be resolved as quickly as possible. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, contacted the chief executive last Friday and obtained assurances from Ulster Bank that it is taking every measure possible to minimise the impact on its customers. Deputy Michael McGrath is aware of the number of branches which opened for long periods at the weekend to allow this to happen. People are also experiencing delays in social welfare and other payments. I hope the matter is resolved as quickly as possible.

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