AIB Staff to receive 3% pay increase?

[Statler]

The deficit would still be €20 billion

Thank you. The point I have been trying to make is that the banks and the budget deficit are different issues. Mixing them together reduces the likelihood that either will be dealt with effectively.

 

[Chris]

Thank you. The point I have been trying to make is that the banks and the budget deficit are different issues. Mixing them together reduces the likelihood that either will be dealt with effectively.

I understand your point, but by separating the two it makes this year's bank bailout look like it is not costing the taxpayer in the future.