Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 8 Nov 2001

Vol. 543 No. 4

Written Answers. - Proposed Legislation.

Liz McManus

Question:

32 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has submitted to Government the draft heads of Bill for the promised consolidated national monuments Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27147/01]

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

I am glad to inform the Deputy that draft heads of legislation for the proposed consolidation of national monuments legislation were approved by the Government last month and are now with the office of the parliamentary counsel for detailed drafting.