Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will address several points as best I can. Companies are entitled to carry losses forward by two years.

As Deputy McGuinness knows well, a referendum went to the people on compellability. It was turned down by the people. The Department of Finance does not have the authority to compel any financial institution to attend committees of the House. That is the reality.

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