Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Jul 2001

Vol. 540 No. 3

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

23 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands when the Official Languages Equality Bill will be published; the main features of the proposed legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20302/01]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera)

I direct the Deputy's attention to the press release, in Irish and in English, in relation to the Official Languages Equality Bill which I issued on 12 June. As stated, it is hoped to publish the Bill in the autumn. The objectives of the Bill are set out in the press release.