Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is a matter that will be dealt with in the context of the review of the retail banking sector that is now under way. I am very much aware that there are concerns regarding customer access and ability to access the kind of local decision-makers. This is something that we are considering in the context of the banking review.

In terms of the engagement that I have had with banks directly on the matter, I have had engagement with the banks on the matter when I have met the CEOs. The issue that I have brought up is around access to local services and local decision-makers, particularly for SME loans.