Magnitsky legislation
Brendan Howlin asked for Government support to advance Magnitsky legislation quickly. The Taoiseach said he had no objection to facilitating it and would discuss the waiver of pre-legislative scrutiny with the Minister, while also telling Joan Collins to raise her matter in Private Members’ time.
Will the Taoiseach address the question on the Magnitsky legislation?
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Hold on a second. Those involved are not convinced that the Act is perfect or will do what it says on the tin.
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Leaving that to one side, we have no objection to facilitating its passage. I think the Deputy wants pre-legislative scrutiny waived and he will meet the Minister tomorrow to discuss that. I do not have an issue with that now.
Deputy Joan Collins should bring the matter she raised forward in Private Members' time.