205. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the actions his Department is taking to monitor the use and investment of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin here; the way in which these currencies affect the financial industry; the studies his Department is conducting to analyse the potential problems and risks involved in using and investing in these currencies; the regulatory frameworks required in the near future or that are currently in place in relation to crypto currency; if he is liaising with the Central Bank on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55025/17]

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205. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the actions his Department is taking to monitor the use and investment of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin here; the way in which these currencies affect the financial industry; the studies his Department is conducting to analyse the potential problems and risks involved in using and investing in these currencies; the regulatory frameworks required in the near future or that are currently in place in relation to crypto currency; if he is liaising with the Central Bank on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55025/17]

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