Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I agree with the remarks made by Senator Maurice Cummins with regard to the bank guarantee scheme and its renewal, which is due in September while the House is in recess. I am particularly concerned with regard to Anglo Irish Bank and how the scheme may be refined or varied. What are the Government's intentions and what message has come from the Commission and the European Central Bank on that? This issue is vitally important. Every taxpayer has serious concerns about the guarantee and our future. If necessary, the House should be recalled so that debate can take place when appropriate.

Publication of the Dublin mayoral Bill has been promised for a long time. It is intended to include in that Bill in some way a provision for the righting of the Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis matter, which has been outstanding for years.