Irish Examiner view: Credit unions too good to fail

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the banks were not bailed out — right, yeah — but the credit union sector must be supported in a way that ensures its survival.

Credit unions have played a transformative role in our society. 

They offered an alternative to banks when some banks were more than selective about who they offered credit to. Not only did they support individual’s or families’ ambitions, they showed faith in those individuals and families when no-one else would.