Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I take this opportunity to congratulate Commissioner Fachtna Murphy and his colleagues on their success in coping with the difficult task they undertook when carrying out Operation Anvil.

I agree with Senator Harris's comments in respect of Senator Regan's remarks on the financial institutions. I put it to Senator Regan that the financial markets have completely changed in the weeks since the Government introduced the initial bail-out for the banks. Before making any further remarks similar to those he made earlier, perhaps the Senator should discuss these matters with those employed by the financial institutions in order to ensure that what he says is correct. What he stated was completely off the wall.