Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

Will the Taoiseach outline when the credit registry Bill is expected before the House? This is a long-awaited Bill and the lack of a centralised source of credit data has been identified as one of the main culprits in the banks having such extensive loan books. There was an expectation that the legislation would be ready by the end of February. It is an important Bill. Will the Taoiseach indicate why there is a delay in its publication and when can we expect it?

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