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340 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of his Department where heads have been approved by Government; the expected date of publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1006/98]
345 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the Acts and provisions of Acts which are not in force due to the fact that a commencement order has not been made; whether an order will be made, if so, when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1081/98]
346 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the proposed statutory instruments being prepared in or under the auspices of his Department; the proposed effect of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1096/98]
347 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of his Department where heads have not been approved to date by Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1111/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 340, 345, 346 and 347 together.
At present my Department is in the process of formulating legislation to amend the Defence Act, 1954 in order to give effect to the recommendations for a revised organisation and structure of the Defence Forces arising from the recent review of the Forces which was undertaken under the aegis of the efficiency audit group. The draft heads of the proposed Bill have been prepared in my Department and the matter will be before Government shortly.
Defence Force Regulations, which are required to be made pursuant to many of the provisions of the Defence Act, 1954, undergo continuous review in my Department and where necessary are amended to take account of changing circumstances.
There is no legislation in my Department awaiting the making of a commencement order.
