Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

In the interests of the finances of the State, I urge the Taoiseach to ensure the Bill is introduced nearer to the beginning of the next session.

You will be glad to know I will resume my seat after this next point, a Cheann Comhairle. On numerous occasions in the past year I raised the issue of mortgage holders, as did other Members on this side of the House. I refer to those who are in negative equity and in arrears. Deputies Kenny and Gilmore raised the matter today as well. Given the severity of the situation, will the Taoiseach indicate whether it is intended to do as the Government promised during the debate on NAMA, namely, to introduce legislation to address the issues faced by the considerable number of people with mortgage arrears?

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