Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Money was not frittered away by this Government in respect of Anglo Irish Bank. This Government did not put a single euro into Anglo Irish Bank. All of the money was put in by the previous Government and the actions by this Government and by the Minister, Deputy Michael Noonan, reduced the cost of the debt of Anglo Irish Bank. Also, the liquidation is actually showing signs that we will get back more than was expected. No taxpayers' money is being frittered away by the actions of this Government in respect of Anglo Irish Bank. To be honest, Sinn Féin is playing a political game, despite getting assurances that all of the issues raised are being covered by the agenda.

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