Credit Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Ceisteanna (66)

Seán Crowe

Ceist:

66. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation when he last met with the major banks to promote credit to the small and medium enterprise sector. [41612/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Along with my officials, I am in regular contact with the major banks to discuss the availability of credit to the SME Sector and the rollout of both the Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme and the Microfinance Loan Fund.