Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

However, a cohort of small and medium-sized businesses exists that must be supported by the banks. Since 2008 and in the context of the subsequent recapitalisation, the Government has put in place systems to first ensure there is access to credit and that if businesses are refused credit, an independent appeals mechanism exists under which they can appeal to the Credit Review Office. This is something businesses should take up and this document also will encourage people to make applications in writing.

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