asked the Minister for Justice whether he can state when the Bill for the better regulation of traffic and street trading in the Dublin Metropolitan area will be introduced.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DUBLIN TRAFFIC BILL.
Bills for the better regulation of traffic and street trading in the Dublin Metropolitan Police area are at present being prepared and will be introduced as soon as possible.
Can the Minister say that they will be introduced before Easter?
I could not say that at the moment. If the Deputy would care to put down a question in about a fortnight's time I would be more definite.
Is the Minister aware that we were told that these Bills had been prepared about six months ago?
Yes, that is so, and it is not a question of further time being necessary for their preparation or consideration, but rather a question of getting Parliamentary time for them.
Would the Minister consider introducing the Bills on Friday, when I understand there will be time?
There may be time for First Reading.