Liam Twomey (Fine Gael)

In his reply the Minister of State referred to the legal difficulties of enforcing instalment plans. He also mentioned difficulties with social welfare payments in trying to get instalment plans. Are those difficulties administrative difficulties regarding social welfare? Are there also legal difficulties with regard to instalment plans? I do not have Senator Regan's level of skill in interpreting the High Court judgment. He seems to be suggesting that the process goes from discussion and mediation to jail. It seems to break with the High Court judgment. If that is the case, the legislation as it stands could well fail a Supreme Court test. What is the Minister of State's interpretation of the High Court judgment regarding not having instalments?