Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

The Senator should note I used the word "apparently". The Tánaiste and Taoiseach did not say anything about the personal insolvency Bill. On Friday, a troika of Ministers will appear at a second press conference at which they will detail to the world and its mother the contents of the Bill. Yesterday's press conference was a stunt and a waste of the Taoiseach's and Tánaiste's time. More important, when this crucial Bill is published, I ask the Leader to arrange, through his good offices, a briefing for all Senators similar to that which was provided prior to the referendum. I suggest it be held in the audiovisual room. Having not seen the Bill, I hope it will do what the Government promised it will do. Senator will need time to study the text, and in that regard, I reiterate the commitment I gave yesterday. This is urgent legislation and if that means we must facilitate sitting beyond 19 July to pass it, my party will do so. I am a little concerned at remarks indicating that the Bill will not be dealt with until October. We cannot wait that long. I ask the Leader to be constructive in this regard by ascertaining whether the Library and Research Service will arrange a briefing at an appropriate time in order that Senators can find out what is in the Bill.