Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to comment on some of the items the Minister mentioned. I take on board what he has done concerning jewellery and that issue was well aired on previous stages in the House. The amendment dealing with the value of motor vehicles is also welcome. At the time, we said that people should be allowed to retain a motor vehicle which is appropriate to the needs of the family or the individual. Increasing the value from €1,200 to €2,000 will go a long way towards addressing that issue. So many people rely on vehicular transport and for most of them it is a necessity rather than a luxury. That the Minister has increased the ceiling by a significant amount will go a long way towards meeting the concerns.

The Minister referred to the appointment of specialist judges. Is that matter being taken as part of this group of amendments or is it in the next grouping?

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