Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2009
82 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made in respect of legislating for covert surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14392/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 was published on 17th April 2009.
The Bill provides a statutory framework for surveillance by an Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces and the Revenue Commissioners in their respective roles in combatting serious crime and protecting the State from subversive and terrorist threats.
Up to now surveillance has been used primarily as an intelligence gathering tool. Under the Bill material gathered under its provisions will be now capable of being used as evidence in criminal trials.
83 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he plans to bring proposals forward for management company regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10262/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraLegislation to address the Law Reform Commission's recommendations on multi-unit developments is in the course of being drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel as a matter of priority. The intention is to publish the Bill in this Session.
The principal focus of the new Bill will be on ensuring good governance of property management companies and similar bodies which comprise the owners of units within multi-unit developments and which exercise management functions in relation to such developments. It is also intended to include provisions for the resolution of disputes arising in relation to such matters. The policy aspects extend to my Department, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
