Credit Availability
Dail Éireann — 2020-11-26
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Paschal Donohoe (FG), Dublin Central

The very reason we introduced the EWSS and the PUP was to protect the incomes of all, but particularly the most vulnerable, as we deal with the ravages of this terrible disease. The biggest action the Government can take is to put in place direct measures to support the income of families at this most difficult time and we have done that. The PUP has made a decisive difference to those who need help the most. In terms of how we will deal with the issues raised by the Deputy regarding the post offices and credit unions, he knows that I cannot give a direction to our credit unions about how to lend. That is a matter for them but I will meet them again soon and will listen to any requests they have regarding how the needs of the most vulnerable can be looked after. We have a common, shared interest in this.

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Sitting date: 2020-11-26