Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

I am glad to hear that. In that spirit, I hope the Minister will look favourably on the amendments we have proposed. The main issue is the flow of funds to small businesses and first time buyers. We need to see clear evidence it is happening and to date we have not. We are being asked to vote on a Bill which is giving €7 billion of taxpayer money to two institutions.

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