Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 March 2003
Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002: Second Stage.
Senator Mansergh referred to the International Financial Services Centre and the tremendous success it has had and the importance of light regulation. This is a balance which must be struck in this matter. He used it as a basis for urging us to proceed with great caution in this area. I agree with him that it is important to be very cautious. However, we have considered the report and made our decision on that basis. There is a transfer of some but not all of the Central Bank's functions. No doubt, a sound banking sector is essential to our prosperity.
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