Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My guiding interest in all of this is to protect and support the tens of thousands of families who are under pressure as a result of this pandemic. My track record in all of this is clear. I answered the Deputy's question regarding when I became aware of the engagement between the Central Bank of Ireland and the European Banking Authority earlier on. At that meeting, the banks made clear their understanding of the guidance that had been issued by the European Banking Authority. I knew that our Central Bank was engaging with the EBA on this matter. I wanted that engagement to take place. I became aware of the revised guidance from the European Banking Authority when it issued.

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