Select Committee on Enterprise and Economic Strategy díospóireacht -
Thursday, 23 Jun 1994

SECTION 48.

Question proposed: "That section 48 stand part of the Bill."

Mrs. Doyle

What does "choses-in-action" mean?

Mr. O’Shea

I will have to find out what it means from the parliamentary draftsman. I am told that it is French for "things". This is the best definition I can give.

Mr. Crawford

We can provide the board with property in Monaghan if it wants to transfer its office there.

Question put and agreed to.

Sections 49 and 50 agreed to.

SCHEDULE.

Question proposed: "That the Schedule be the Schedule to the Bill."

Mrs. Doyle

Is the provision in relation to stamps a new or an existing procedure?

Mr. O’Shea

It exists at present.

Mrs. Doyle

Is there any change in the present situation in relation to this?

Mr. O’Shea

No.

Mrs. Doyle

I have not read about it before in as much detail as it is outlined here.

Question put and agreed to.

Title agreed to.

Report of Select Committee.

Chairman

I propose the following draft report:

The Select Committee has considered the An Bord Bia Bill, 1994 and has made amendments thereto. The Bill, as amended, is reported to the Dáil.

Report agreed to.

Ordered to report to the Dáil accordingly.

Chairman

I thank the Minister, his officials and the Deputies who participated, particularly those who tabled amendments. I especially thank the Clerk to the Committee who does tremendous work to ensure the smooth running of these meetings.

Mrs. Doyle

I thank you, Chairman. I also thank the Minister and his officials for their forbearance.

Mr. Flood

I express my appreciation to all who contributed, those who tabled amendments and those who contributed to the debate. The debate was informative and educational and I wish the new board well.

Mr. O’Shea

I thank you, Chairman, and the staff of the committee, particularly the Clerk for the very efficient and effective way that the Committee Stage of the Bill was conducted. I thank all Deputies who either tabled amendments or contributed. I thank the Fine Gael spokesperson, Deputy Doyle, for her constructive input to the debate. We are all united in wanting this board to be as effective as possible in the interests of our most important economic sector.

The Select Committee adjourned at 12.25 p.m.