Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

——did he not consider, on mature reflection, that his assault on the media may have been somewhat over the top? I refer to his comments about RTE radio, in particular. The Leader's comments were unbalanced and unbecoming of him.

Turning to more serious matters, I refer to the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008. In view of the admission by the Minister for Finance, having met the relevant Commissioner in Europe, that some tweaking will be necessary to fit the framework agreed at European level, will amending legislation be necessary? I thought it was cheeky of the German Chancellor to say she was not amused at the Irish action when she then promptly proceeded to do the same herself in Germany.