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Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 91:In page 49, line 12, after "insolvent" to insert the following:", or clearly unable to pay his or her debts as they fall due and it is unlikely that he or she will do so for the duration of the payment plan, as certified by a Personal Insolvency Practitioner".

Personal Insolvency Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 117:In page 70, line 29, to delete "may" and substitute "shall".The objective of the change in the wording is to compel the practitioner to do his or her job effectively.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the future role of the Reserve Defence Forces [48756/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Minister will be aware of the growing concern that the Reserve Defence Force is to be depleted by thousands. As a Deputy for Donegal North East, I have met individuals in my constituency who are concerned about the supports for the Reserve Defence Force. They told me about a recruitment day held in one of the community schools when 100 young people expressed a wish to be involved....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Reserve (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The VFM review was initiated by the previous Government. The Reserve Defence Force Representative Association, RDFRA, made very imaginative submissions to the review as to how the Reserve Defence Force could be deployed. We must find ways to deploy the patriotic spirit of the members of the Reserve that do not involve cutting their numbers. The Reserve is a huge resource to the Irish...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: PDFORRA represents the overwhelming majority of our Defence Force personnel. It is important we take its analysis seriously, in particular the quotations of its general secretaries and outgoing presidents, some of which Deputy Ó Fearghaíl has already highlighted. In recent years, the Army barracks in Mullingar, Castlebar, Cavan, Lifford, Letterkenny and Longford have been closed,...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Unfortunately the Minister referred to Sinn Féin's position on the Defence Forces. I am very proud of our Defence Forces. I am proud of the role they have played throughout the world in peacekeeping. I am deeply sorry that in periods in history they were brought into conflict with republicans due to the conflict in the North of Ireland. It was a great tragedy. I am very proud of our...

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Absolutely untrue.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: You just rewrote history yourself. You did a fine job.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: What about the murder and mayhem in Israel? What about your friends in Israel who are responsible for murder and mayhem? You welcomed the Minister. What about those people who commit murder and mayhem in Palestine when you are welcoming the Minister?

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: You endorse them fully so do not use words like murder and mayhem when you endorse that type of approach in Palestine.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: No. Your factual statements-----

Other Questions: Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: Statements of fact you have made on the record.

Other Questions: Defence Forces Veterans Associations (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: As Deputy Tommy Broughan observed, one of the veteran housing units is located in Letterkenny, in my constituency, and I have seen the excellent service it provides. Representatives of ONE will, on the invitation of Deputy Willie Penrose, be in Leinster House next week to make a presentation. This will provide an opportunity to Deputies and Senators to learn about the services the...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 133:In page 76, line 47, to delete “€3,000,000;” and substitute “€1,000,000;”.Personal insolvency legislation should be to assist people struggling with personal debt concerning family homes, non-commercial investments and pension provisions. It should not assist commercial investors. The reference in the Bill to debts exceeding...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: That was a long and spirited defence of the position but if people analyse the debate yesterday and today, they will see discussions of the value of engagement rings and wedding rings and being able to retain cars to the value of €1,200, even though that is a farcical idea in vast areas of this State. The public's view is that this legislation is a compassionate response to a swathe of...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: There must be consistency in how we convey the intent of the Bill to the public and I doubt it will see consistency in what is being presented here. The Minister has not explained his decision.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Minister gave a long and spirited defence of his position.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I will conclude. The Minister was invited by Deputy Collins to outline the rationale for the €3 million provision. People will ask where this figure came from when we are debating whether people will be allowed to keep their engagement rings or own a car that will take them from one town to another. There must be consistency and I urge the Minister to reduce the €3 million...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: No, I do not.