Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

In terms of the European Investment Bank funding, the banks have provided business plans. What measures does the Minister propose to ensure the banks access this funding? The critical issue is that funding is provided.

In line with what Deputy Burton has said on venture capitalists, has the Minister had discussions with institutional investors in Ireland regarding a consortium to invest in banks so that there is Irish input rather than venture capitalists coming in from worldwide with short-term measures?

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