Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020
Public bill · Government · Presented
Makes it easier for people in debt to use Ireland’s personal insolvency system, including those hit by COVID-19. It raises the asset limit for a Debt Relief Notice, allows some required advice meetings to be held remotely, lets insolvency practitioners delegate some tasks, and replaces some sworn declarations with a simpler confirmation of truth. It also gives more flexibility to extend protective periods, extends the deadline for seeking court review of a failed repayment proposal, and removes the old 2015 cut-off for mortgage arrears so more homeowners can qualify.
Formal long title
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 to amend the eligibility criteria for Debt Relief Notices; to make provision for the holding of certain meetings under that Act by remote means; to make further provision in relation to the maximum duration of a Personal Insolvency Arrangement; to provide for the performance of certain functions of a Personal Insolvency Practitioner by other persons in certain circumstances; to provide for the extension of the period of a protective certificate in Debt Settlement Arrangements and Personal Insolvency Arrangements; to extend the time limit for applying for a court review of a proposed Personal Insolvency Arrangement; to amend the conditions for a court review of a proposed Personal Insolvency Arrangement; to make provision for the making of confirmations of truth; and to provide for related matters.
Last updated 31 May 2021
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- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages Dáil
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage Dáil
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages Seanad
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage Seanad
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage Seanad
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage Seanad