The EDEs are spending more time in expansions and are having smaller downturns than advanced economies. Consequent to the increased resilience, the EDEs have virtually led the post crisis recovery and account for almost all global growth. 14.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss further how we can improve our engagement with the Committee, such that we can help support you in meeting your objectives. I will now briefly outline some of our current areas of focus in relation to the retail banks in Ireland, with households, businesses and the wider community as a whole to the forefront of our minds.