Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Tánaiste. I particularly welcome the absolute assurance she gave that the legislation for one-year bankruptcy will be enacted and operational before Christmas. It is wonderful to hear her say that, as the commitment is now on the record, double-underlined.

Deputy Bannon reminds me of the story of the diplomat who was described as the guy who could tell someone to go to hell in such a way that the person would look forward to getting there.

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