Chief Whip Announces new Legislative Programme for the coming Dáil Session Monday 26th January, 2009

The Government Chief Whip Pat Carey, T.D. has today announced the Legislative Programme for the forthcoming Dáil session, which commences tomorrow.

Minister Carey said “The Dáil and Seanad will play a pivotal role in charting a way forward for our country during these difficult economic times worldwide. Along with continuing to meet the challenges which the global economic downturn has presented our country, the Government is bringing forward a broad legislative programme for the session up to April 9^th.

Among the bills which will be published during the coming period are:

- Employment Agency Regulation Bill

- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill

- Financial Services (Deposit Guarantee Scheme) Bill

- National Pensions Reserve Fund (Amendment) Bill

- Child Care Bill

- Covert Surveillance Bill

- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering) Bill

- Property Services (Regulatory) Bill

- Criminal Procedures Bill

- Civil Partnership Bill

- Road Traffic and Transport Bill

Over the coming weeks and months the Government will continue to make progress on bringing forward legislation aimed at strengthening the laws protecting citizens and the Irish economy.

Working in a renewed spirit of cooperation, members of the Oireachtas can help to put Ireland on a firm footing to sustainable economic renewal and improved social protection. I look forward to working with all members to achieve these goals on behalf of the Irish people.

ENDS