Promised legislation timetable
Bernard Durkan asks about health reform, outstanding Charities Act measures and the Garda compensation Bill; the Taoiseach says the Garda Bill is due this session, while the other measures have less certain timetables.
What is the current position and location in respect of the health reform Bill? This is a Bill to put in place the new structures for the health service, as set out in Future Health document and the disestablishment of the HSE.
To what extent have all sections of the Charities Act 2009 been signed into law? Are there any outstanding items to be attended to and, if so, when is it likely to be concluded?
My last question relates to the Garda Síochána compensation (malicious injuries) Bill, which has been promised for some time and is eagerly awaited in the obvious places.
Comment on this
The Garda Síochána compensation (malicious injuries) Bill is this session.
The first meeting of the new board created under the Charities Act 2009 takes place tomorrow. I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to contact Deputy Durkan in respect of all the documents being signed relating to the charities legislation.
The health reform Bill is on the A list but, to be honest, I am unsure whether it will get through in this session. It is on the A list for this session but it may get squeezed towards the end.