Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I am not criticising the work MABS is doing. However, dealing with financial institutions, particularly in the sub-prime area, requires different skills to those involved in contacting the ESB or Bord Gáis. The latter and organisations like them take a fairly responsible approach to those who are in debt. I am of the view, having talked to many people about this, that there is a need for an increase in the capacity of MABS to negotiate with sub-prime institutions. Will the Minister examine this?

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