Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Feb 1997

Vol. 475 No. 5

Written Answers - Proposed Legislation.

Trevor Sargent

Question:

176 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice the progress, if any, made in preparing the legislation approved by the Government over a year ago which would ensure that any association representing members at Garda rank operated with the support of all Gardaí on a basis of fairness and equity; and if she will give priority to this legislation. [5493/97]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen)

The legislation referred to by the Deputy — the Garda Síochána Bill, 1996 — was presented to the Dáil by me on 30 April 1996 and is at present awaiting Report Stage.