PQ 33
40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent report from One Parent Exchange Network, which found that finance companies and money lenders were charging up to 200% interest to vulnerable families; if such rates of interest are acceptable; if he intends to take steps to further control such interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18273/05]
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40 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent report from One Parent Exchange Network, which found that finance companies and money lenders were charging up to 200% interest to vulnerable families; if such rates of interest are acceptable; if he intends to take steps to further control such interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18273/05]
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