Banking Licence Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Questions (71)

Michael McGrath

Question:

71. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of licence applications before the Central Bank by category; the number of approvals provided in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018, by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52348/18]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

It was not possible for the Central Bank of Ireland to provide the information sought in the time available and, therefore, I will make arrangements to provide the Deputy with the information in line with Standing Orders.