Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

Ceisteanna (55)

P. J. Sheehan

Ceist:

123 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 92 of 20 May 2008, the progress on the Forestry Bill; when he will be in a position to publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The General Scheme of the new Forestry Bill has been prepared and will shortly be submitted to Government for approval to send to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting. I hope to publish the Bill as soon as possible.