Pat Rabbitte
Question:28 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance the progress, if any, that has been made to date with regard to the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government, 1993-1997, to develop a third banking force; when it will be established; if it is intended that the Trustee Savings Bank should be involved; if he has had any discussions with Trustee Savings Bank on the proposals; if not, the plans, if any, he has to have such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.