Conduct of mortgage repossessions
McGrath raises concerns about aggressive repossession practices, including early-morning actions. The Taoiseach supports regulating court-ordered repossessions so they are carried out in more appropriate and orderly circumstances.
In respect of the code of conduct, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl raised the question of house repossessions yesterday. I am looking into this. I have spoken to Deputies Heydon and Wall about it. Where a system has gone through the court and a repossession order has been given, I do not agree at all that it should be carried out in this fashion. Perhaps we should consider an amendment which would regulate these orders and ensure they are carried out in much more appropriate circumstances.
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I thank the Taoiseach for saying that.
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In some cases, we have evidence of extraordinary activity by personnel. It is not right that people arrive at 3 a.m. to do this.