Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

As I pointed out, the Government is acutely aware of the challenges facing small and medium sized enterprises, which are the powerhouse of the economy. Banks must open credit lines to small businesses. Without the support provided by the Government and main Opposition party, we would be in a much more challenging position. The Labour Party did not step up to the mark and took a populist approach.

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