Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

As somebody who raised this subject from the opposite side of the House in 2008, I fully support Deputy Martin's suggestion. Mortgage holders throughout the country have been struggling for the past four years and are now in a very vulnerable situation. I applaud the Government's efforts thus far in this area. It is hugely important that we proceed with the necessary realignments as soon as possible.

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