New legislation to jail those who refuse to pay debts
New legislation is being drafted to allow the courts imprison people who owe money and are able to repay their debts but refuse to do so.
It is after a High Court ruling last week which found that it was unconstitutional to send someone to prison for the inability to pay a debt.
Those who can not pay their debts will not face prison.
The Bill is expected to pass through the Oireachtas before the summer break.
