Joan Burton: Bankruptcy term will be cut to one year by Christmas

Tánaiste reveals legislation will be enacted by end of the year

Joan Burton at the launch of online Labour advert Standing Up For Families Pic: RollingNews.ie

Tánaiste Joan Burton has said legislation to cut the bankruptcy term to one year will be enacted by Christmas.

Burton made the comments after the cabinet agreed a proposal from Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald today to reform the country's bankruptcy laws.

Burton said: "I am very confident we will see the legislation enacted before Christmas."

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