Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I have the following questions for the Leader. How will the Government show it upholds justice for the decent people of Ireland? Will the Government compel and subpoena witnesses to come before the committees? Will the Government ensure these people — the bankers and speculators — are brought before the courts and, if necessary, that they are carried out in handcuffs? This is what the Irish people are calling for, not so that heads may roll but so that justice is seen to be done.

The innocent people of Ireland are paying for these sins. They are literally being taken to the cleaners in this economic crisis. Ultimately, how will the Government ensure that white collar crime is punished appropriately? This is the question I would like the Leader to address. Otherwise, we are risking anarchy.

I live in Oranmore. I compliment gardaí on their bravery on Sunday night when they apprehended the robbers in Lackagh, Turloughmore, and saved the lives of the Flynn family, including three young children under seven years of age. It is not fair that children would have such an experience at such a young age. This is positive news.