PART 11Discharge

Discharge of debtor

144Subsequent debtor contact: review and appeal

1

The debtor may apply to AiB for a review of a decision under section 143(2) or (5) to refuse to discharge the debtor.

2

Any creditor may apply to AiB for a review of a decision under section 143(2) or (5) to discharge the debtor.

3

Any application under subsection (1) or (2) must be made within 14 days beginning with the day of notification of the decision in question.

4

If an application for a review under subsection (2) is made, the discharge is suspended until the determination of that review by AiB.

5

If an application for a review under subsection (1) or (2) is made, AiB must—

a

take into account any representations made by an interested person within 21 days beginning with the day on which the application is made, and

b

confirm or revoke the decision within 28 days beginning with the day on which the application is made.

6

The debtor, the trustee or any creditor may appeal to the sheriff against any decision of AiB under subsection (5)(b) within 14 days beginning with the day of the decision.