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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Questions (180)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

180 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the establishment of SOLAS; if legislation to establish the new authority will be published before the end of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36309/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Ciarán Cannon)

Following the Government Decision to create SOLAS, an Implementation Group was set up to establish SOLAS, the objective of the Group is to drive the implementation process forward.

The Heads of a Bill for the establishment of SOLAS have been approved by Government and referred to the Office of the Attorney General for drafting purposes. The Bill will, inter alia, provide for the establishment of SOLAS and for the dissolution of FÁS. I expect to publish this legislation in the Autumn session.