Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on projections that credit institutions operating here, including those covered by the bank guarantee and participating in the National Asset Management Agency, are likely to increase lending margins on mortgages and other loans by up to 100 basis points over the coming year; if his attention has been drawn to the financial pressure this put on hard-pressed households and businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5458/10]

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