Taoiseach accused of 'denying reality' by saying banks were not bailed out

Micheál Martin told the Dáil that 'the banks were not bailed out. Shareholders in the banks were not bailed out' and instead 'the State took equity'.

The Taoiseach has been accused of "denying reality" in claiming that the banks did not receive a bailout.

Micheál Martin told the Dáil that "the banks were not bailed out. Shareholders in the banks were not bailed out" and instead "the State took equity".