Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are well aware of the standard reply that credit unions are allowed to seek permission to offer debit card services but they need to jump through many hoops to get that permission. Having engaged with the credit union movement I have come to the conclusion that the bar is very purposely set at a height to prevent credit unions from being able to deliver debit card services. I ask the Minister to make a statement on that matter.

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