Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
515 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reasons for the delay in the publication of the Vetting Bureau Bill in view of comments (details supplied) which stated that it would be published by the end of April; when he expects this Bill to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28373/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDrafting of the Vetting Bureau Bill is at an advanced stage. I expect that the Bill will be published before the summer recess. The reason for the delay in publication is due to the need to harmonise the provisions of the Bill with other impending legislation, in particular the Children First legislation and the Spent Convictions Bill. The Vetting Bureau Bill will also have impacts for a broad range of sectors and consequently required detailed consultation with the Attorney General and with a range of other Government Departments.
