Vol. 518 No. 2
46 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects the Government to complete its consideration of the possible incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into Irish 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. [11197/00]
As I explained in my speech at the opening of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, I have been giving detailed consideration, as required by the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, to the question of possible incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into our law. The question of whether and how to incorporate the convention is quite a complex one, raising as it does difficult constitutional, legal and technical questions. 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.
