Spent convictions Bill
Derek Keating asked about the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill, and the Taoiseach said Report Stage was scheduled for the following Wednesday, with enactment possible if proceedings were completed promptly.
On an issue I have raised before, what is the status of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill? I have outlined its importance for many constituents, who still raise it with me. I would be grateful if the Taoiseach indicated its current status.
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Report Stage of this Bill will be taken here next Wednesday. Hopefully, we might be able to conclude it in the Dáil.
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Does the Taoiseach envisage that we would have it enacted in the lifetime of the 31st Dáil?
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It is Report Stage. If it concludes here on Fifth Stage, it goes to the Uachtarán for signature. If everybody gets together, it will happen. Otherwise, we will have to do it in the weeks ahead.
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I am sure the Opposition will appreciate the importance of having it passed.