Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
171. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of dates the Economic Management Council has met with the banks operating here; if he will provide the issues discussed at each meeting. [7939/15]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my previous response to Question No. 124 dated 18 November 2014 on this matter, a copy of which is set out below. The position remains unchanged.
The Government has worked closely with the Irish banks to ensure that the banking sector supports economic recovery. As part of this process the Economic Management Council met with the banks on 9 November 2011, 21 February 2012 and 26 June 2012. As a Cabinet Committee, confidentiality of discussions at the Economic Management Council are protected by the Constitution and, in line with long-standing practice, it is not appropriate to answer questions about proceedings.
