Michael Noonan
Question:381 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation 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.
My legislative programme for the first half of this year comprises: the Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Authority Bill and the National Tourism Development Authority Bill.
In July last year the Government approved the drafting of the Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Bill which will provide for the establishment of a statutory authority to oversee the planning and development of a sports campus including a stadium at Abbotstown, County Dublin. Work is now at an advanced stage in the drafting of this Bill.
Last November Government approval was given for the drafting of the National Tourism Development Authority Bill. The authority will promote the development of sustainable tourist facilities and services including promotion of training, human resource and marketing skills development in the tourism industry and other functions currently carried out by Bord Fáilte Éireann and CERT. Work on the drafting of this Bill has begun.