Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2019
496. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number, date of publication and details of post-enactment reports published by her Department since March 2011, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46086/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraPost-enactment reports relating to two pieces of primary legislation have been carried out by my Department (see table) since the passing of Standing Order 164A (Post-enactment report) in June 2016.
The Childcare Support Act 2018 was enacted on 2 July 2018. While all of the provisions of the Act have been commenced, a review of the functioning of the Act has not yet been undertaken. In accordance with the section 26 of the Act, the Minister will conduct a review of the operation of the Scheme 12 months after the first payment under the Affordable Childcare Scheme (known as the National Childcare Scheme) has been made.
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Act |
Post enactment report laid before Houses on |
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1. |
Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017(No.19) |
18th July 2018 |
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2. |
Children First Act 2015 (No. 36) |
25th April 2018 |
