Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I apologise to the Deputy. I meant to address the issue earlier on. It does not just fall to our Department. There are a number of options here with regard to the Department of Transport with regard to fuel supports, as well as the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Deputy is right, to correct it we have adjusted the loan guarantee criteria to allow those in the fishing community to avail of that scheme as well. I am conscious businesses under pressure just do not want loans, but we have to be honest; it is a combination of grants and supports and loans at the right cost at the right time that will assist business through a difficult time. It is certainly under watch.