Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 Mar 2000

Vol. 515 No. 6

Written Answers. - Human Rights Convention.

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

61 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Government will complete its consideration of the possible incorporation of the Convention of Human Rights into law as required by the terms of the Good Friday Agreement in view of his speech at the opening of the Irish Centre for Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6831/00]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I have been giving detailed consideration to the question of possible incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into our law, as required by the terms of the Good Friday Agreement. I hope to be in a position shortly to finalise my proposals in the matter and bring them before the Government for approval. When the Government makes its decision in the matter, it will be announced in the usual way.