Legislative Proposals.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004

Wednesday, 18 February 2004

Questions (82)

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

150 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food his legislative priorities for the new Dáil session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4916/04]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

The Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2004, to amalgamate an Bord Bia and Bord Glas, has passed all stages in Seanad Éireann and will be taken in the Dáil on 19 February. It is anticipated that the following legislation will be introduced during the current Dáil session: a Bill to regulate the veterinary profession and ancillary activities to replace and update existing legislation regulating the veterinary profession and related activities; and the Land Bill 2004 to introduce a further buy-out scheme and other ancillary matters relating to the Land Acts.