asked the Minister for Justice the number of Bills introduced by him into either House of the Oireachtas in each year since 1956.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bills Introduced by the Minister for Justice.
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Mr. Ryan
Since I assumed office as Minister for Justice on 20th March, 1957, I have been responsible for the introduction of the following number of Bills:—
In the Dáil:
In 1957—4; in 1958—3, one of which was subsequently discharged; in 1959—7, and in 1960—2, one of which was discharged for introduction in the Seanad.
In the Seanad:
One in 1960.
I may add that a larger legislative programme would have been desirable and will now be practicable as a result of the assistance provided by the appointment of a Parliamentary Secretary for my Department.