Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 1

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

65 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of her Department where heads have not yet been approved by the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13269/99]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

The following Bills, the Heads of which have not yet been approved by Government, are currently being prepared by my Department:

Title of Bill	Expected date of Publication
Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill	Late 1999
National Minimum Wage Bill	Late 1999
Implementation of Posting of Workers Directive Bill	Late 1999
Part-time Workers Directive Bill	Early 2000
Industrial Designs Bill	Early 2000
Company Law Enforcement Bill	Early 2000
Work Permits Bill	Early 2000

A review of the Consumer Credit Act, 1995, is currently under way in my Department in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs. The purpose of the review is to examine the workings of this important piece of legislation in the light of experience since it came into effect in 1996. The review may be followed by implementation legislation.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

66 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of her Department where heads have been approved by Government; the expected date of publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13285/99]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

The details requested are set out in the following table:

Title of Bill	Expected date of Publication
Insurance Bill, 1998	Mid-1999
Nitrigin Éireann Teoranta Bill, 1999	Late 1999
Patents Act Amendment Bill, 1998	Late 1999