Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 23 Apr 2009

Vol. 680 No. 4

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: First Stage.

Deputy Charles Flanagan

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank Act 1942; to provide for the issuing of licenses to conduct debt collection activities; to provide that the undue harassment of debtors or the making of false representations to debtors shall be a criminal offence and to provide for connected matters.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

The Tánaiste

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Deputy Charles Flanagan

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.