Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)
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In the course of his address the Minister of State stated, "as a priority, the review must address new ways and new instruments to address access to finance, especially for SMEs and to promote SMEs and their inherent added value to a competitive industrial Europe." Are we making any progress in that regard? This is one issue that is raised by constituents with all public representatives. People trying to operate small businesses tell us that the banks are absolutely crucifying them and they cannot get the finance they so badly require.