Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Perhaps Members of the Government benches will cease interrupting and allow me to get on with my questions. The issue of mortgage arrears has been repeatedly referred to. Legislation on this matter was promised in the House by the Minister during the passage of the NAMA legislation. What discussions have taken place since with a view to introducing legislation in this House to address the needs of people who are racking up mortgage arrears, many of whom are unemployed and have no possibility of tackling their problems. Perhaps the Tánaiste will address that question first.

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