Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister ensure the revised code of conduct on mortgage arrears is implemented immediately? Which banks have signed up to the deferred interest scheme? This is the most important issue. It is now that people need help. The Minister referred to MABS. The major problem people have is that, given the waiting lists, they cannot get appointments with MABS and must wait weeks, which creates another problem. The Minister is correct that MABS is doing an excellent job through its interventions but more people are needed on the ground. Staff should be transferred into MABS from other Departments. Something must be done to deal with the waiting lists.

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