Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I did not know what they were. I very much agree with the motion that Councillor McGahon passed and which was approved by Louth County Council.

I compliment Mr. Duffy who, unfortunately, is leaving AIB. I wish him well with Clydesdale Bank and I am sure he will do an excellent job, as he has done in the major transformation he undertook at AIB. He made the bank into such a valuable asset for the taxpayer now that it has returned to profitability and is going places. It is always a team effort - just as you people here are a team. The strength of the team and the combined team in AIB are going places, in my opinion. It is all very positive and I want to wish him well. Please God, he will be staying on until his replacement is found and no doubt, he will have a hand, along with the chairman and others, in finding that replacement. It augurs well for the banking strategy which has been in place under the tutelage of this Government.