Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have one brief comment to make. Can the Minister confirm that when the insolvency service goes about drawing up its view of what constitutes reasonable living expenses, the consultation process will be open to the public? I note the Minister referred to other such bodies. Will the public in general be afforded an opportunity in this regard? In other words, will a public notice be published calling for submissions from the public, as well as the plethora of organisations that exist? While organisations such as MABS are an integral part of this legislation, will other organisations be afforded an opportunity to partake in the consultation process? How often will that be updated? Will it be annual, biennial or every three years?

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