John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will raise with the EBS the need to pass on the recent interest rate cuts to EBS mortgage policy holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Bank's policy in relation to lending rates is a matter for the management and board of the institution. I have no role in the day-to-day commercial and operational decisions of the banks, which include these matters. These decisions are taken by the board and management of the institution. Notwithstanding the fact that the State is a significant shareholder in the institution, I must ensure that the bank is run on a commercial, cost effective and independent basis to ensure the value of the bank as an asset to the State, as per the Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies agreed with the EU Commission, the ECB and the IMF. However, the bank has informed me that it continues to keep rates at EBS under review.