Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. It is great to see the development in Athlone but the development there is in a completely different sector. It is a long way from Carrick-on-Shannon. That is not of much reassurance to the communities in the west and the north west, or to the community around Carrick-on-Shannon or to the employees. Can the Minister provide some assurance to the employees and businesses in Carrick-on-Shannon regarding the long-term job prospects for that UK business? Can he clarify if it is still the intention of Bank of America to dispose of that particular operation as an ongoing concern? Perhaps he could throw some light on company's intention? Is it trying to sell the loan book or sell the business in Carrick-on-Shannon as an ongoing operation?

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