Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have done so, and I have also raised the matter in Topical Issue debates. This is killing voluntary groups and other agencies.

I have a second question, regarding the Credit Review Office, which is totally toothless. I refer to the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill. Can something be done under its provisions? The office exists and one can write to it and engage with it, although many people do not want to do so because they believe any letter will sit on the steps of the bank. People are not getting a fair hearing and the Credit Review Office is toothless. We need an effective mechanism to tackle the banks and ensure they are lending to small businesses, farmers and everybody else.

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