Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We should encourage people to pre-tick the consent box in order that we can access information. It is an excellent idea.

I have met bank officials locally on a number of occasions and definitely the Bank of Ireland seems to be more proactive and want to become more actively involved. The Minister should, in a press statement, encourage banks to be more proactive. Young entrepreneurs receive some capital. However, they may need additional capital and it would be good if we could encourage banks or their representatives to attend which is what I will be doing on Thursday in Kildare. We should undertake such an initiative throughout Ireland. There are some brilliant ideas which could be the source of huge success.