Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senators Hayden and O'Donnell raised the issue of profits in the banking sector. Senator O'Donnell also mentioned that she is not a great fan of the banks in terms of what they are currently doing and called for a debate on the banking sector. I have asked the Minister for Finance to come to the House for a debate on that issue, although I have not yet been successful. However, I continue to make that request of him.

Senator Hayden also asked that the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, come to the House for a debate on mortgage arrears and distress, which issue was also referred to by several members.

Senator Walsh referred to the Private Members' Bill introduced in the Dáil this week by Fianna Fáil, which was deemed to be unconstitutional.