Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)

The Taoiseach will be aware the new French Government has announced it is going to establish a new state investment bank to promote jobs and growth. I welcome the fact that we have established the strategic investment fund but the programme for Government is explicit in stating that we will establish a strategic investment bank. Is it still our intention to establish that bank and, if so, when can we expect the promised legislation in order to promote jobs and investment in the economy?

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