Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

Under this Government's watch, it has been reduced to the point where it is not happening. There is now a need to seriously consider having an extension, especially for the elderly who do not have the capacity to pay. With tears in their eyes, they are telling me about this dilemma. They pay their taxes and also use the post office more frequently that the rest of the population. There is, therefore, a real need to re-examine this problem. The Department of Social Protection has operated a scheme for years whereby even if there is a court case pending against a claimant, it will allow for a schedule of repayments, some as low as €10 or €20 per week, which goes through the post office. Could some system not be operated to allow for an instalment plan that would be much more attractive than the current one?