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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

One-year bankruptcy Bill

Summary

Deputies press for the promised one-year bankruptcy Bill, with the Chair managing repeated interventions and confirming the matter has already been raised.

I lend my voice to those calling for action on the one-year-----

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I have forgotten the word.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Just a second. Is this promised legislation?

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Ask Deputy Mathews.

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The one-year bankruptcy Bill.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Okay. We went through it all yesterday.

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It will save lives. Suicides are taking place in the Taoiseach's constituency.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Would Deputy Mathews mind staying quiet?

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I get letters that should be directed to the Taoiseach. A suicide took place in his constituency due to bank pressure.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I ask Deputy Mathews to calm down and not upset himself.

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I am calm. I am just trying to make my voice heard. I have no microphone.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Mathews will be leaving the Chamber if he is not careful. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl is in possession.

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An early bath.

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