Pyrite and Central Bank bills
Bernard Durkan sought urgent pyrite legislation and asked about the Central Bank (Consolidation) Bill. The Taoiseach said the pyrite Bill would proceed quickly, while the Central Bank measure awaited progress on the supervision and enforcement Bill.
I welcome the inclusion of the pyrite levy Bill on the list of Government legislation. Is it intended to bring that legislation before the House as a matter of urgency in light of the widespread anxiety in respect of this matter? I have raised the mater of the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill on numerous occasions. When is it proposed to introduce that legislation?
Comment on this
As indicated yesterday, the second legislative item to which the Deputy refers will not be forthcoming until the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011 is dealt with by the Houses. The legislation relating to pyrite was a priority of the late Minister of State, Mr. Shane McEntee. The heads of the Bill have not yet been presented to Government. However, we will proceed with the legislation as quickly as possible.