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Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: They are.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is not the existing law.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That cannot be done in legislation.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The National Asset Management Agency started its work six months ago.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is not permitted under European Commission rules.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Financial Regulator has indicated it does not affect-----

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Yes.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Yes.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: That is a direct investment under the pension fund.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Yes.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No, it is a capital investment.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: No, because there is no borrowing. It is accumulated reserves.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: We are using existing accumulated reserves. The EBS is on a promissory note structure as well, or will be in the absence of a successful bid.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Deputy Noonan will have to ask the Regulator about that. It is his practice.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I can arrange a briefing if the Deputy wishes me to do that.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A lot of Deputy Noonan's friends appear to be about to be shot as well.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am sorry. The Deputy is quoting figures I did not give.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I did not give those figures.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I have them.

Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Nothing.