asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the items of legislation at present under preparation in his Department; the purpose of each; when he expects the legislation will be introduced to Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann; and, if applicable, the date originally given for the likely introduction of each item of legislation when he, or his predecessor, first publicly referred to his intention to introduce it.
Written Answers. - New Legislation.
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At any time work is in progress in my Department on a wide range of new legislation and law reform measures in accordance with priorities decided under the Government's programme of law reform.
It is my intention, in accordance with accepted practice, to announce proposed new legislation at the stage where it has been approved by the Government.