Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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An answer to one question is missing. Why must the poorer countries resort to such a level of lending? For instance, what other conventional routes were accessible or have been avoided? Why are they going in that direction? Have the countries in question a credit rating somewhat akin to that of Ireland a couple of years ago and is that the problem?