Larry Butler (Fianna Fail)

Perhaps I will not speak while I am being interrupted. That would cause us to lose further time. I do not want to do that. I speak when I have to speak. Now that we have guaranteed the banks, we have to ensure that a special package is agreed for small businesses. It is important that a credit lifeline is made available through the small business associations. Small businesses employ many people. We need employment more than ever. The banks have a major role to play. We have a role in providing leadership. The Government has shown extremely good leadership on this issue. We should not rush into decisions. It is important to see how things are panning out on a day-to-day basis. We have put a number of measures in place. It is important to ensure that the banks come clean on their books. We may have to consider the possibility of the books being re-evaluated.