asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he has any proposals to review and update legislation in relation to co-operatives.
Written Answers. - Co-operative Societies Legislation.
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Co-Operative societies are registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1893 to 1978.
The question of updating legislation to make specific provisions for co-operatives has been mooted from time to time but I have no plans for such legislation at present.
I have no reason to believe that the present legislation has proved a significant obstacle to the establishment and operation of co-operatives but I will keep this aspect under review to ensure that their development is not hindered.