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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2012.


Banking: Republic of Ireland

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in view of Allied Irish Banks being owned directly by the Government of the Republic of Ireland, whether relevant officials of the Irish Department of Finance have been vetted by the Financial Services Authority.
Answer

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which is independent from Government. The noble Lord's inquiry has been passed to the FSA, which will write directly to him on this subject. A copy of the response will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14751; 734 c228WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2012-0297
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects
Financial Services Authority Vetting Irish Government Allied Irish Banks
Link
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