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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Proposed mortgage evictions

Summary

Mattie McGrath alleged that the Government and Central Bank were facilitating 6,000 test-case evictions and sought action under the Central Bank (Consolidation) Bill. The Taoiseach rejected the claim as completely untrue and accused McGrath of spreading fear, leading to repeated disorderly exchanges.

In view of recent reports and some good sources in the Central Bank and elsewhere, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance Deputy Noonan, have authorised the test-case of about 6,000 evictions-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Hold on. Not again. This is every day.

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It is every day for people in this situation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

To what legislation is the Deputy referring?

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The Central Bank (consolidation) Bill. When will something be done to stop these evictions?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Taoiseach on the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There is absolutely no truth in the assertion made by Deputy Mattie McGrath.

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There will be 6,000 evictions. It is happening daily.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Mattie McGrath should resume his seat.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

He should stop spreading fear among people. He is completely out of order.

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I am not spreading fear. The Taoiseach’s colleagues are.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

You are completely out of order, if I may say so.

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