asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1087/98]
Written Answers. - Implementation of Legislation.
The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following tabular statement:
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Act/ provision of not in force |
If an order will be made |
When it is proposed to make order |
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Bail Act, 1997 |
Yes |
Since implementation of the Act has implications for prison accommodation the position is being kept under review in the light of new accommodation becoming available, particularly the new remand prison at Cloverhill. |
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Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988 (Section 47) |
Under continuing review |
No date decided upon |
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Courts (No. 2) Act, 1986 (Section 3 (2)) |
Yes |
In the near future |
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Courts and Court Officers Act, 1995 (sections 3 (2), 4, 5 and 44) |
The making of a commencement order is being considered in the context of a review of the position regarding the arrears of appeals before the Supreme Court |
As soon as possible |
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Criminal Evidence Act, 1992 (sections 15 (1) to (3), section 16 (1) (b), and section 19 in so far as it relates to the reference in it to sections 15 (1) (b) and 16 (1) (b) |
The question of making the necessary orders is under consideration |
As soon as possible |
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Children Act, 1997: section 11 (in so far as it inserts sections 20, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29 into the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964) and Part III |
As soon as necessary arrangements (in consultation with relevant Departments) are in place. |
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Data Protection Act, 1998: sections 6 (2) and 10 (7) (b) |
Question of orders to be considered in context of current review and consultative procedures. |
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Yes |
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Decommissioning Act, 1997 — sections 5, 6 |
Yes |
The necessary commencement order will be made in conjunction with further regulations to be made under sections 2 and 4 of the Act. |
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Refugee Act, 1996 — all sections other than 1, 2, 5, 22 and 25 |
Position under review |
Position under review |
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Video Recording Act, 1989 — section 12 (c) |
Position under review |
Position under review |