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They discussed the role of the banks in supporting the SMEs sector.
The Minister for Enterprise has met with heads of the three pillar banks to discuss their engagement with small to medium businesses.
Three meetings took place between Minister Peter Burke, and the CEOs of Bank of Ireland, AIB and Permanent TSB over the past two months.
Earlier this week, the Longford Westmeath TD launched the National Enterprise Hub, with details of 180 supports available to businesses.
Minister Burke says: "Since my appointment I have made it my top priority to support the small and medium sized businesses that are the backbone of Ireland’s economy."