Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Jan 1998

Vol. 486 No. 1

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

395 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food 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. [1002/98]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh):

The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:

Title of Proposed Legislation	Purpose of Proposed Legislation	Expected Date of Publication
Greyhound Industry (Amendment) Bill	To provide for the restructuring and development of the greyhound industry	Late 1998 at the earliest
Western Development Commission Bill	To establish the Western Development Commission on a statutory basis	Mid 1998

These are listed at 1 and 4 of section D of the press release on the Government's Legislation programme issued by the Government Chief Whip on 23 January 1998.