Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the recommendation directed to him in respect of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service in the Consumer Strategy Group Report; if he has, or will implement this recommendation; the reasoning behind this action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16077/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Money, Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has for a number of years been providing and continues to provide an important free, confidential and independent service for people experiencing financial difficulties. The 2005 report referred to by the Deputy recommended that MABS be represented on the Consultative Consumer Panel of the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority. In recognition of the positive contribution that a MABS input could make to the Consumer Panel I appointed a nominee of MABS, to the Consumer Panel in May 2006.