David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Following on from Senator Wilson's contribution, I can understand the argument for excluding somebody on the grounds of bankruptcy because it would cast some doubt on their business expertise, creditworthiness and so on but I am not sure about the exclusion of somebody who comes to an accommodation with his or her creditors. That seems a fairly logical thing to do and it does not necessarily constitute a black mark against a person. I am not sure, therefore, that there is a sustainable argument for excluding people on that basis alone.