Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

This morning one of the national newspapers carried photographs and a report of an eviction of a couple of pensioners from their home. This case probably featured in the media because it occurred in a place that was referred to as "millionaires' row", but it is symptomatic of a broader crisis in society. More than 100,000 households were in mortgage distress at the end of December and over 90 households fall into distress every day. In light of that, will the Tánaiste comment on the insolvency Bill and Government plans for legislation to deal with the mortgage crisis and negative equity?

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