Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I concur with Senator Twomey and commend the efforts of very good people the length and breadth of the land.

Senators Bacik, Donohoe and Norris spoke about the serious matter pertaining to the banks. I recognise that we will debate banking issues today, but I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the specific issue of the banks, perhaps next week, in the light of the Central Bank report to which Senator Donohoe referred.

We have been given headline figures for reorganisation and downsizing, but we do not know the Government's detailed strategy for the banks. We are aware of the winding down of two institutions, but we do not have information on downsizing-----