116 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the regulations in place for opening bank accounts; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that those living in institutions that provide supported living for persons with disabilities have in opening bank accounts due to not having utility bills; if he is aware that the standards of care for persons in residential settings encourage residents to manage their own finances, and that this requires a bank account, which has proven very difficult due to bank concerns about money laundering; and if he will amend the regulations made under section 32 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 to take account of these difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37298/11]

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116 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the regulations in place for opening bank accounts; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that those living in institutions that provide supported living for persons with disabilities have in opening bank accounts due to not having utility bills; if he is aware that the standards of care for persons in residential settings encourage residents to manage their own finances, and that this requires a bank account, which has proven very difficult due to bank concerns about money laundering; and if he will amend the regulations made under section 32 of the Criminal Justice Act 1994 to take account of these difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37298/11]

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