Companies and proceeds-of-crime Bills
Deputy Durkan asks when promised companies and proceeds-of-crime legislation will be introduced to address enforcement weaknesses. The Taoiseach gives no firm date and says discussions and substantial drafting work remain.
The companies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill and criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill are listed as promised legislation.
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In view of comments made by the outgoing Director of Corporate Enforcement last year and again last week, is it intended to address the weaknesses he identified in the system given that they are an obstacle to bringing before the courts those who may have matters to answer for?
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Will the two Bills be brought to the House at the earliest possible date to address this specific issue?
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While I do not have a definite date for the Deputy, I can confirm that discussions are taking place with the Criminal Assets Bureau in respect of the criminal justice (proceeds of crime) Bill. However, a great deal of work remains to be done both on that legislation and the companies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill.