Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The same provision applies to Members of the Oireachtas. It appears to be an age-old provision. We are amending the Act to keep in line with EU Council directives on mutual recognition of professions across member states. My understanding of the term "has not been declared bankrupt" is that the person concerned is not bankrupt. I will revert to the Senator with further advice on the matter after I have obtained further clarification from the parliamentary counsel.