Financial Services
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-10
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Simon Harris (FG), Wicklow

As I said at the outset, we must always remain vigilant in this area. I am putting the facts and the law on the record of the House in terms of the obligation on all regulated entities that should be consistent regardless of the entity. Of course if there are any examples - the Deputy has given me one - they should be pursued fully. While I am not getting involved in individual mortgages, I am very happy to discuss the broader issue and, indeed, any examples the Deputy wishes to give me with the Central Bank as well. The Deputy has asked what actions have been taken. We are seeing further enhancements in relation to the code coming into place next month. I am very sorry to hear about the very difficult case the Deputy has rightly highlighted this evening. We have very clear standards that are expected to be followed in relation to all mortgage holders, regardless of which bank or entity holds their mortgage. Any breaches of those standards should be pursued rigorously with the authorities. I am very happy to discuss that further with the Central Bank and pursue that example.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-10