Fiona O'Malley (Independent)

When that is decided, people then change their mind on it. What we all need to do for our country is ensure we continue to have the confidence of the international banking sector, which was certainly the case after the budget last month. What the country needs is a robust banking system. Yes, we need an inquiry, but, by God, let us have a good one that will help us to build a better banking system for the country. Let us not play politics with the issue. We will have an opportunity to have a political dimension when there is an election. Time and again one hears it suggested the people do not want it. The reality is that the Government was elected and continues to enjoy the support of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Until that changes there will not be an election and the parties in government will continue in office.