John Bruton
Ceist:228 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance when the legislation to introduce the national development finance agency will be introduced. [13440/02]
Written Answers. - Legislative Programme.
I hope to be in a position to seek Government approval for the heads of legislation shortly. Following drafting by the Office of the Parliamentary Draftsman and consideration by Government, I hope to publish the Bill in the autumn session with a view to having the agency operational on 1 January 2003.