Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2022-03-31
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Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Sean Fleming, to the House.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

Now.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Pat Casey (FF), Labour Panel

Now.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Sean Fleming (FF), Laois-Offaly

I thank the Seanad for dealing with this legislation in an expeditious manner both last week on Second Stage and in the debate today. There was cross-party agreement at all Stages resulting in no requirement for amendments from either the Opposition or Government side. We all look forward to the legislation being implemented as quickly as possible.

Maria Byrne (FG), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his clear explanation of the Bill from start to finish and that has helped to bring everybody together. Well done.

Pat Casey (FF), Labour Panel

I also thank the Minister of State.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

The Bill is a very clear piece of legislation and I thank the Minister of State.

Mary Seery Kearney (CC), Nominated by the Taoiseach

When is it proposed to sit again?

Pat Casey (FF), Labour Panel

Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

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Sitting date: 2022-03-31