Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Calleary for his constructive engagement. Many Members have engaged in a constructive way. I would have expected them to do so because we are not trying to be confrontational. Rather, we are trying to work through these issues. If people want to set up a campaign about the situation, that is fine, but I am interested in solutions. Deputy Calleary has engaged with us in that regard. We are looking at measures in connection with other State agencies as well.

I do not control the banks. Deputy Mac Lochlainn knows that, but it might not suit his sound bite. I have written to the banks and the Minister for Finance. I have also written to the BPFI. I have engaged with the residents directly in an open and extensive way. Most reasonable people would understand that, if we receive a detailed submission on 29 April, we need to be afforded time to examine it, but that might not be good enough for Deputy Mac Lochlainn either. I am interested in delivering solutions for people. I have extensive experience with remediation programmes. I will revert to my colleague, Deputy Calleary, in that regard.

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