Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

An investigation in this regard is at an advanced stage. The level of impairment to which I refer can affect the capital of banks. On the issue in hand, namely, Irish business, the real question that arises is how we can ensure that lines of credit will be made available. We do so by ensuring the banks' business plans are adequate in this regard.

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