Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is welcome that the proposal is being considered. I make the point because people are under huge pressure and are being declared bankrupt or are on the verge of it. The one thing we do not want is to deny them the ability to provide for their families. I am talking about the conduct of their profession. I can understand that there might be an issue with owning a pharmacy and running a business but, as the law is constituted, a person cannot practice as a pharmacist if he or she is declared bankrupt. I will withdraw the amendment and look forward to dealing with this down the road.

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