Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014

Vol. 838 No. 1

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage

Deputy Eamonn Maloney

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 and to provide for related matters.

This Bill is an amendment to the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996. It contains two amendments to sections 40 and 40A. It provides for a change in the duration from seven years to two years.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (Deputy Eamon Gilmore)

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 Eamonn Maloney

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

Question put and agreed to.