John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank each and every one of our guests for coming along today. I also thanks those who accompanied them. These are priority issues for this committee in terms of community banking, credit unions and trying to find a solution.

Deputy Fitzmaurice, who is a very strong voice for rural Ireland, described the steep hill that the organisations have to climb. They have to continue with the work they are doing. The committee will assist in every way possible. If our guests have suggestions or want to come back again - or if there is any way we can support them through the work we do - we will facilitate them. I speak on behalf of members and, as Chairman, I make that commitment. The Government needs to take heed of the conversation we have had and of the efforts the representatives are making. In terms of the confidence and supply arrangement, I will press for forward movement in respect of the matter we have been discussing. I know it was contemplated in the previous confidence and supply document. We have work to do and, in that context, I urge the witnesses not to give up. This is an important model for the future.