Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Any debate taking place in the House will afford everyone the opportunity to explain their precise position on these issues and the necessary policies to support small businesses. There are many supports in place from Enterprise Ireland which are assisting small businesses but the working capital needs of small businesses will be best protected and provided for once the full recapitalisation of the banking system is in place. That is at an advanced stage.

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