Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

We face a serious situation and the Government has taken decisive action. I am aware people here have been calling for credit institutions to free up credit for first-time buyers who have secure jobs and deposits saved and for small and medium-sized businesses that have business plans that stack up. As I mentioned last night, we have a new relationship with banks through the State guarantee with the people.

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