Last week, I asked the Taoiseach about a new statutory instrument that has to be introduced by the Department of Justice and Equality to enable local authorities to deal with tenants who engage in anti-social behaviour. I was to be advised of when this statutory instrument might be introduced. I would also like to ask about the legislation that has been mooted or promised to reduce the bankruptcy term from three years to one year.

Will that legislation be published before the Taoiseach takes a trip to the park?

Deputy Troy raised this issue on a previous occasion and we have communicated with the Department of Justice and Equality but have not received a definite reply regarding the date for the statutory instrument. However, I will follow the matter up for the Deputy. I believe the legislation relating to a reduction of the insolvency period from three years to one year is due very soon, but I will advise Deputy Troy on it.