asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of finance houses or institutions operating in this country which offer to provide on money invested a substantially higher rate of interest than that generally available; if he is satisfied that these houses or institutions are creditworthy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Interest Rates of Finance Houses.
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I am aware that the position is as stated in the first part of the Deputy's Question. As regards the second part of the question, I have no statutory function in relation to the institutions referred to. The question of the need for further legislation on banking is being considered.