When is it expected that the companies Bill will be published? The purpose of this important legislation is to strengthen and streamline the functions of certain company law enforcement agencies and make other necessary amendments to the Companies Acts. In light of the meltdown of the Celtic tiger economy, it is necessary to introduce new company laws.

There are two Bills here. The first has been published with 1,400 sections, while the second will not take effect until the first has been dealt with. We have some distance to go in this regard as these matters are highly complex and technical.