The State currently owns 15% of Bank of Ireland, 99% of AIB, and all of Permanent TSB. We will proceed as planned with the planned disposal of 25% of AIB shares this year and will also initiate a strategic review of the Irish banking system. This will explore key issues such as the future ownership of AIB and PTSB, and the range of competition in the retail banking sector.
positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing