Legislative Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004

Thursday, 7 October 2004

Ceisteanna (41)

Eamon Gilmore

Ceist:

36 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the promised legislation to put the employment permit regime on a comprehensive and sound statutory footing will be introduced; the reason for the delay in bringing forward the legislation, which was originally promised for 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23657/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

I expect to publish the Bill during the current Dáil term. The preparatory stages of this Bill have taken longer than expected due to changing labour market circumstances and a re-vamp of the initial draft of the Bill in order to simplify its structure. However, a draft of the Employment Permits Bill is due to be published shortly.