asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that copies of Acts and of regulations made thereunder, which are in force in this country, are out of print and are not available from the Government publications sales office and that, as a result, great inconvenience is caused to members of the public who are anxious to secure copies; and, if so, whether he will indicate the steps, if any, he proposes to take to have such Acts and regulations made available in good supply at a reasonable cost.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Copies of Acts and Regulations.
Seven Acts of the Oireachtas and 15 regulations are out of print. All the regulations and two of the seven Acts are at present in course of reprinting. The other five Acts including four Defence Forces Acts are not being reprinted pending fresh legislation.