Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Penrose introduced a Bill relating to bankruptcy, which proposes to reduce the term from three years to 12 months. There are families all over the country who are currently negotiating with banks, as well as many individuals and small businesses who are trying to deal with creditors and banks. I urge the Taoiseach to ensure that this Bill comes before the House before Christmas if at all possible. We need to have a debate in the House on the Bill and to make amendments to it to improve it for everyone concerned. I ask the Taoiseach to indicate when we can expect to deal with this legislation.

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