Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2008
55 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress he has made in respect of his promise to introduce new legislation to augment victims’ rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40299/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn my Department work on progressing the preparation of the heads of a Bill to give effect to the legislative elements of the ‘Justice for Victims Initiative' which I announced in June of this year is well advanced. While I am unable to give a precise date for submission of the heads to Government at this time, I remain committed to publishing the Bill in the Spring of 2009 and I am confident of achieving that target.
