Shane Ross (Independent)

I wish to raise under Standing Order 30 an important matter of public interest, namely that Seanad Éireann discuss the latest crisis in Irish banking. We have seen today, particularly from the Fianna Fáil benches, an obvious desire for a serious discussion on what is a completely new dimension in the Irish banking industry. We have seen all-party concern about the matter. It is almost a national emergency. The cancer of this banking crisis has now spread outside the area of Anglo Irish Bank. I ask that you, a Chathaoirligh, consider this as a serious matter that should be discussed immediately by Seanad Éireann.