Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2012
17. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance his plans to hold discussions with the Irish Stock Exchange with a view to supporting its continued development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42320/12]
View answerI would like to inform the Deputy that there is regular contact between my Department's officials and the Irish Stock Exchange. My particular function in relation to the Irish Stock Exchange is to ensure that they continue to be regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, and authorized under the MiFID legislation. I have no specific arrangements to have discussions with the ISE at this time, but I am open to such a meeting in the future. At a broader level, I would support an ambitious enterprise policy for Ireland, which would facilitate Irish companies making their mark on a global scale. This policy is under the remit of my colleague, Minister Bruton.
