Court Rulings.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2006

Wednesday, 4 October 2006

Questions (164)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

255 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the specific quality proofing measures he has in place to ensure he, his officials, agents and servants, in carrying out their responsibilities, comply with the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of the Health Amendment Bill that the State cannot abolish or reduce a right without compensation of not less than the market value and the more recent High Court ruling in the case of (details supplied) that the State cannot renege on its contractual obligations on the basis of objective public interest reasons. [31145/06]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. Cowen)

In the case of court rulings, including the rulings to which the Deputy refers, my Department seeks advice or clarification from the Office of the Attorney General when required. All primary legislation is, of course, submitted to the Office of the Attorney General for examination prior to drafting and enactment by the Oireachtas.