Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

No, I am not. I am very much on it. As Deputy Broughan has just said, the time afforded to "other Members", as we are termed in this House, has actually melted like the snow. It is not good enough when there are Members in that category who have contributed very relevantly, professionally and factually to this area that they might be minimised or ignored, although I hope that will not happen.

This is extremely important for the people of this country because we must put in place transparent, accountable and responsible systems through the banking system today and board members must be accountable and responsible for the policies of the banks and building societies they direct. That did not happen for seven years and is measurable by reference to-----

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