Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I want to be associated with all the Senators in sending our condolences to the families and communities in Cork and Limerick in the wake of the terrible tragedies that occurred yesterday. With regard to the views of my colleagues on supporting A Vision for Change, funding the area of mental health, particularly through the budget, is very timely. The circumstances of the two tragedies are appalling. May the souls of those who lost their lives rest in peace.

Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Coghlan, Keaveney, Norris, Ó Murchú, O'Reilly, Walsh, Bacik, Ó Brolcháin, Buttimer, Corrigan, Healy Eames, Donohoe, McFadden and Mullen all expressed strong views on the reform of the banking sector and other matters pertaining to banking. Much was said on the visit tomorrow of officials from the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund. Today between 4 p.m. and 6.15 p.m., during the motion on the credit institutions (eligible liabilities guarantee) scheme 2010, we will have an opportunity to let the Minister know our latest views. Following the meeting with the leaders yesterday afternoon, I said we will review this matter daily. There is no difficulty in our discussing the up-to-date position daily as it changes and as events unfold. We can review the matter again on the Order of Business tomorrow morning.