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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

One-year bankruptcy Bill

Summary

Further deputies seek urgent action on the one-year bankruptcy Bill, citing entrepreneurs, mortgage pressure and alleged suicides; the Taoiseach reiterates that it is hoped to legislate during the current session.

I merely wish to ask the Taoiseach about the proposed one-year bankruptcy Bill and when he intends to bring something forward on it.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It is hoped in this session.

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I endorse Deputy Pringle's question.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

There is no need to endorse anything. Just get on with your question.

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It is immediate and urgent.

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It has been asked and answered.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What is your question?

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Hundreds of entrepreneurs are out of business.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I will have to ask you to resume your seat.

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I ask the Taoiseach to expedite the matter at a very early date.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What matter?

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The bankruptcy Bill.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Your colleague got an answer two seconds ago.

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The Deputy is going to keep asking.

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I just wanted to give backup support. This is the point.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It does not change, I can assure you.

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I welcome that the Taoiseach has clarified for the first time that bankruptcy will be dealt with.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Do not join the chorus.

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We have been asking about it for weeks.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I know. We discussed it yesterday and today.

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