Feargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister's sympathy with the issue raised. I recognise it would be difficult to compel a bank to open accounts. However, I appreciate the Minister's offer to consult the Attorney General about whether it is possible to use debit accounts. Banks cannot be forced to automatically grant overdraft facilities to somebody who is insolvent and I hope the Minister can come up with a solution to the problem.