I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together.
Since March 2011 my Department has sponsored four items of legislation which are set out in the following table.
A regulatory impact assessment (RIA) should be prepared in relation to all proposals for primary legislation involving changes to the regulatory environment. However, most of the legislation brought forward by my Department does not impact significantly on the regulatory environment. A regulatory impact assessment was finalised in July 2016 in relation to the Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. It was carried out in accordance with the RIA Guidelines published by the Department of the Taoiseach, including analysis of relevant costs, benefits and impacts. The RIA is available on my Department’s website at the following link: www.dfa.ie/our-role-policies/international-priorities/international-law/privileges-and-immunities/.
Name of Bill
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Year
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European Communities (Amendment) Bill
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2012
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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution Bill (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill.
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2012
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Diplomatic Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
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2016
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Protection of Cultural Property in the event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill
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2017
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