Michael Noonan
Question:197 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Finance his Department's legislative programme for the first half of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4086/02]
Written Answers. - Legislative Programme.
The legislation programme for my Department is set out in the press release dated 29 January 2002 issued by my colleague, Deputy Seamus Brennan, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State to the Taoiseach. The details are as follows.
The State Authorities (Public Private Partnership Arrangements) Bill, 2001, has passed all stages in the Dáil and is scheduled for second stage debate in the Seanad on 12 February 2002. The Finance Bill 2002 was published on 7 February 2002 and is scheduled for second stage debate in the Dáil on 13 and 14 February 2002.
It is expected that the following Bills will be published during the current Dáil session: the Central Bank of Ireland Financial Services Authority (No. 1) Bill; and the Oireachtas Commission Bill.
In respect of the following Bills, the heads have been agreed and the texts are being drafted: the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill; and the Unclaimed Life Assurance Policies Bill.
Heads have yet to be approved by Government in the case of the following Bills: the Capital Acquisition Tax Consolidation Bill; the Central Bank of Ireland Financial Services (No. 2) Bill; the Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) (1956 Act) Bill; the Oireachtas (Appointment of Inspectors to assist Committees) Bill; and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill.