Ruairí Quinn
Question:92 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her legislative priorities for 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28962/03]
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92 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her legislative priorities for 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28962/03]
My immediate legislative priorities in 2004 will be the introduction and passage of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004, and the progression of the Civil Registration Bill 2003. In addition, to improve accessibility to the existing body of social welfare legislation, and to address my commitment to regulatory reform, I intend to bring forward a social welfare consolidation Bill. The Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 will provide for any amendments to the social welfare schemes consequent on the budget 2004 which are not provided for in the Bill. I will bring this Bill before the House immediately after the Budget Statement, and any additional measures requiring a basis in legislation.