Michael Noonan
Question:323 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs his Department's legislative programme for the first half of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4086/02]
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323 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs his Department's legislative programme for the first half of 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4086/02]
As outlined in the Government legislation programme published on 29 January last, I intend to bring forward a number of Bills over the coming months. The Pensions Bill, published on 27 July 2001, is currently before Seanad Éireann. This Bill deals with the regulation of occupational pensions and the legislative framework for the implementation of recommendations contained in the Pension Board's report, Securing Retirement Income. It is expected that the Bill will be passed by the Seanad by end February and then considered by the Dáil with a view to its enactment before the Easter recess.