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231 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of his Department where heads have not yet been approved by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19586/00]
232 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the proposals for legislation being prepared under the auspices of his Department where heads have been approved by the Government; the expected date of publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19601/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together.
Details of legislation under preparation by my Department, where heads have not yet been approved, and where heads have been approved by Government, are set out in the following tables:
Table A – Legislation where heads have not been approved by Government
|
Title |
Purpose of Bill |
Present Position |
Date Approval of Heads Expected |
Expected PublicationDate |
|
Law of the Sea (Prevention of Acts of Piracy) Bill, 2000 |
To provide for the implementation of the piracy provisions of UNCLOS 82 in Irish Law. |
Draft Memo submitted to Government |
October 2000 |
Early 2001 |
|
Fishery Harbours (Amendment) Bill |
To establish new management structures for the Fishery Harbour Centres. |
Heads of Bill being prepared in Department |
Late 2000 |
Mid 2001 |
|
Coastal Zone Management Bill |
To establish new legal framework for the integrated management of the coastal zone and to replace Foreshore Acts. |
Heads of Bill being prepared in Department |
Early 2001 |
Mid 2001 |
|
Minerals Developments Bill |
To give effect to unimplemented recommendations of the National Minerals Policy Review Group. |
Heads of Bill being prepared by Department |
Early 2001 |
2002 |
|
Coast Guard Bill |
To develop marine emergency capabilities. |
Heads of Bill being prepared in Department |
Mid 2001 |
2002 |
|
Forestry (Amendment) Bill |
To update the Forestry Acts 1948-1988 |
Heads of Bill being prepared in Department |
Mid 2001 |
Late 2001 |
|
Fisheries (Amendment) BillNo. 2 |
To provide for offences and penalties in relation to salmon tagging |
Heads of Bill being prepared in Department |
October 2000 |
Mid 2001 |
|
Title |
Purpose of Bill |
Present Position |
Date Heads Cleared by Govt |
Expected Publication Date |
|
Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill |
To impose statutory obligation on applicants for Dumping at Sea Permits |
Text to be submitted to Government in September for approval |
16/5/00 |
October 2000(Seanad) |
|
Adventure Activities (Safety) Bill |
To establish a regulatory regime for safety of adventure activities, including the setting up of a statutory authority |
Preparation of text well advanced |
30/05/00 |
Early 2001 |
|
Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission Bill |
In agreement with Northern Ireland authorities, to provide for inland fisheries development function and development and licensing of aquaculture in Loughs Foyle and Carlingford. |
Drafting of text proceeding |
20/06/00 |
Early 2001 (Subject to consultation with Northern Ireland authorities) |
