Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 November 2013
131. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact date on which section 157 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 will be commenced; the reason for the delay in the commencement of this Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48515/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 157 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 concerns the introduction of a much shorter discharge period from bankruptcy of three years. I expect to be in a position to commence this section and the relevant Parts of the Personal Insolvency Act and, the further refinements to bankruptcy law contained in the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013, later this month. I am awaiting confirmation that the necessary and relevant Rules of the Superior Court in regard to bankruptcy have been made.
