Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2003
Book of Estimates 2004: Statements.
I would like the Minister of State to address in his response the issue of the bank levy. I thoroughly approve of the levy for two reasons. First, it is punitive. The banks, given their behaviour in respect of DIRT and because of their immense profits, merit it. It has made no difference whatsoever to their profits, regardless of what they say. Will this levy be continued or is the bank lobby now so strong that it has got to the Minister again, such that it will be lifted in the coming year?
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