Legislative Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Questions (373)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

373. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will bring the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36285/15]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

In July, the Government approved the drafting of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill. This legislation is currently being drafted on a priority basis and it is my intention that the Bill will be published as soon as possible.