John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Nobody wants to see that happening. That was the issued that was raised by the community and by the Oireachtas Members who were present at that public meeting.

On a second issue, on the discussion that the Government seems to be having about promised legislation in the area of bankruptcy and in the context of the spring statement, is it the Taoiseach's intention to bring forward legislation to reduce the period of bankruptcy from three years to one year? Will the legislation amend some other matters in relation to bankruptcy and insolvency for individuals to give them a reasonable time span of one year and enable them to get back actively in the economy again?

I raised the National Standards Authority of Ireland Act 1996 on the Order of Business previously. Commercial vehicle body builders are encountering serious difficulty getting clearances through the National Standards Authority of Ireland and I ask the Taoiseach to intervene again. Something must be done in relation to staffing levels in the authority and the clearing of certificates that are necessary to sell on the vehicles. It is causing difficulty for that sector.

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