John McGuinness

No pressure, Minister.

That is a very relevant question.

I will go back to Deputy James O'Connor for his question.

Before the general election, the Department of Finance was in the process of drafting legislation to wind down IBRC and a discussion was held at the finance committee regarding the Butler family, who had difficulties with their particular loan and circumstances. I note that the draft legislation suggests that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, and the complaints that that office has, w…

It is very interesting, Minister. I call Deputy Carthy.

You are out of order, Deputy. I ask the Taoiseach to continue.

I will ask Deputy Hearne to please observe the rules of the House and allow the Taoiseach to answer the questions that he has been asked.

You have had your opportunity.

I thank the Deputy and ask him to conclude.

We are out of time, but the Taoiseach may want to give a quick response.

We are out of time. I ask the Taoiseach to conclude as we are moving on to the next business.

The Minister is sharing time.

You are out of time, Deputy.

Conclude, please, Deputy.

When Deputies name families and individuals, I presume they have the permission of those people to do so.

You are out of time, Deputy Sherlock.

Thank you, Deputy Sherlock.

I first acknowledge the great staff in the HSE across the country. This is not a criticism of them. When something like this happens, we must reflect on why it has happened. I also acknowledge the work being undertaken by the new Minister and Ministers of State. I appreciate their commitment to getting things right and to the reform that is necessary. However, that commitment is going to be tested…

In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

I thank the Deputy.

I ask the Deputy to conclude.

I thank Deputy McDonald.

Deputy Lawless, please conclude. I call the Taoiseach for a response.

He will send you down one. I call Deputy Séamus McGrath.

I call Deputy McGrath please.