Criminal Justice Corruption Bill
Paschal Donohoe asked when the draft Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill would reach the House, noting that existing anti-corruption laws were outdated. The Tánaiste said the heads had gone to a joint committee and that a timetable would follow its consideration.
The Tánaiste is no doubt aware that our anti-corruption laws relating to public life are now over 120 years out of date, which has resulted in terrible costs for our country. The Government has published the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill 2012 in draft form and this has gone to public consultation through the relevant committee.
Will the Tánaiste give an indication as to when it will be brought before the House?
Comment on this
The heads of the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill to consolidate and reform all of the legislation cited as the Prevention of Corruption Acts 1889 to 2010 in a single statute were approved by the Government on 19 June and have been referred to the joint committee for discussion and consideration.
Comment on this
I think the Deputy is asking when the Bill is likely to be brought before the House?
Comment on this
I do not have a date. Obviously, the joint committee will have to consider it first and then it will be brought before the House. After the committee has considered the issue, the Minister for Justice and Equality will consider whatever observations and recommendations are made by it.