Proposed Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021

Questions (292)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

292. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Justice when she plans to bring forward the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill as discussed at the Oireachtas justice committee during the debate on the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2996/21]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I can inform the Deputy that the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was approved by the Government for drafting on 15 September 2020. The Bill is with the Office of Parliamentary Council for drafting. The General Scheme is being forwarded for pre-legislative scrutiny by the Oireachtas.