573 Mr. Davern asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment when he intends to introduce legislation regarding credit unions; the date for the introduction of a Bill dealing with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17047/96]

583 Mr. Morley asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the reason for the delay in publishing legislation on the role of credit unions; and when this legislation will be published. [16506/96]

585 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the reason for the delay in giving increased power to credit unions; when it is proposed to publish legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16583/96]

588 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment when it is proposed to introduce credit union legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16607/96]

593 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the current status of the Credit Union Bill; when the Bill will be published; and if he has a time frame for its enactment. [16730/96]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 573, 583, 585, 588 and 593 together.

I would refer the Deputies to my reply to Questions No. 81 in this House on 25 January 1996, as reported in Volume 460, No. 5, columns 1395 and 1396, my reply to Question No. 22 in this House on 28 February 1996, as reported in volume 462 No. 3, at columns 741 and 742, and my reply to Question No. 287 in this House on 18 June 1963, as reported in Volume 467, No. 1, column 221. These replies are included as appendices, 1, 2 and 3.