Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

We must know what protection is available for the taxpayer. In addition, what sort of provisions are in place for scrutiny involving both the Financial Regulator and the Central Bank? This is very important. We also need to know what is being done collectively to strengthen the banking system, perhaps by way of encouraging necessary mergers. I hope the Leader will be able to provide a positive reply to the request for an immediate question and answer session. No one can call the markets and we really do not know where we are. We need more immediate information.