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Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank Dr. Mercille for his participation with the inquiry today. It has been an informative and valuable meeting which has added to our understanding of the factors leading to the banking crisis in Ireland. I propose that the committee suspend until 11.55 a.m. at which time we will resume with the next session, which is with Mr. Harry Browne. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: The committee of inquiry into the banking crisis is now in public session for session 2. This public hearing is a discussion with Mr. Harry Browne on the role of the media during the property boom in the lead-in to the banking crisis in the period 2002 to 2007. At our sessions this morning, we are focused on the role of the media during the property boom in the lead-in to the banking crisis...

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I have a few questions. What does Mr. Browne mean by "property porn"?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Could Mr. Browne briefly outline the principles of professionalism attributed to journalism generally that he discussed in his opening statement and the National Union of Journalists code of conduct? Are they one and the same thing or are they separate? What sectors of the media do they cover? Do they just cover print, radio and television or do they include online media coverage? Could...

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: You are into specifics now.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: You could be talking adversely now.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: This will be Senator MacSharry's final question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Did Mr. Browne use the term "ad bait"?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Could Mr. Browne explain what that is?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: We will rob it from Mr. Browne.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Would an example of that be a national newspaper deciding to focus on a region such as west Kerry-----

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: -----and all of a sudden then hotels, restaurants and bars in the area would advertise?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank Mr. Browne and call Senator Susan O'Keeffe.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: I have enough on my plate with the banking inquiry without getting into the pop world.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Thank you very much Mr. Browne, and thank you for returning back on that U2 thing because we would like to find out what we are looking for rather than going into that area.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: You are running out of time. This is your final question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: Thank you very much. Senator Sean Barrett has six minutes.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: That is one more question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: The Chair is in control here. Mr. Browne was very general so I ask the Deputy to bring himself to order. That is a leading question and it is the second time today I have picked the Deputy up on leading questions. If I hear a repetitive leading question, I will move on to the next questioner. The clock is running.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (25 Mar 2015)

Ciarán Lynch: We are now moving into the specifics of this. That issue has been dealt with.