Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Martin does not like the truth very often. When the Minister for Finance was able to do something about this, he changed the regulatory framework and appointed a senior civil servant to ask questions. The freedom of information letters to which Deputy Martin did not refer show exactly the level of regard that the Minister, Deputy Noonan, had for the taxpayer in terms of asking the questions that should be asked. That is the reason it is preferable now to have an expeditious review of all transactions amounting to more than €10 million by the special liquidator provided on direction to the Minister for Finance and with a judge to adjudicate if there is any perception of conflict of interest. That report will be provided to the House by the end of August and the Government is willing to amend the law so that-----

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