Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-11
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Michael McGrath (FF), Cork South-Central

I am happy to meet with the homeowners to see what assistance I can provide. I recognise that practical issues will arise for them with regard to their mortgages. In many instances, people will be out of their homes for prolonged periods. While the State is assisting in other ways, people may well need support and assistance from their financial institutions. I always have to say that commercial decisions are a matter for the banks, but I believe that everybody has to work together to support the homeowners in what will be a difficult transition for some and when complex and practical issues will arise with regard to both insurance and banking. I am happy to meet with the homeowners and to follow up on whatever issues they convey to me, where I feel I can be of assistance in the period ahead.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-11