Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012

Vol. 755 No. 3

National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage

Deputy Anne Ferris

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Archives Act 1986 by providing for the transfer to the National Archives of Departmental records which are more than 15 years old; to make consequential amendments to other statutes; and to provide for related matters.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Paul Kehoe)

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Deputy Anne Ferris

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.

Deputy Emmet Stagg

It is a bit strange seeing that we do not have any Private Members' time.