Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have discussed this matter with the Minister for Finance. From the Government's point of view, I am clear as crystal. We will not target bank deposits for any purpose. I cannot be any clearer.

I grasp only too well the difficulties that Cyprus faces. I spent many hours last night in Brussels trying to put a Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, deal together. I spent a great deal of time with the Cypriot Minister, a new Minister who was trying to get the best deal for Cyprus that he could. He told me about the devastation in his country. I understand its situation only too well. What I do not understand is why the Deputy is trying to turn a difficult problem in Cyprus for which we are all trying to find a solution-----

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