Vol. 430 No. 2
234 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to introduce legislation to enable Ireland to ratify the Lugano Convention in respect of the enforcement of civil judgments, and the implications for Ireland of the enactment of this legislation.
235 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to introduce legislation to ratify the 1989 convention on the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EC Judgments Convention; and the implications of the delay in introducing this legislation.
It is proposed to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together.
The Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments Bill, 1993, which will enable Ireland to ratify the two conventions to which the Deputy refers, is currently before the Seanad.
As a result of ratification, Irish judgments in the civil and commercial area will be enforceable in Spain and Portugal and in the member states of the European Free Trade Association and vice versa.
