Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013
57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the date of meetings he has held with the European Central Bank president in respect of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation promissory note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6460/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Minister speaks regularly with President Draghi, including on the margins of Eurogroups/Ecofins and this topic is regularly covered – there were some 15 Eurogroups or Ecofins or both in 2012 and there has been one this year to date. Furthermore there were also three scheduled meetings with President Draghi in Europe during 2012. I am satisfied that every available and appropriate opportunity to advance Ireland’s position in relation to legacy bank debt with our European partners is being availed of and that every effort to maintain the issue of the Irish bank debt at the top of the European agenda is being made.
