Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Select Committee on Social Protection

Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 37 - Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Further Revised)

9:30 am

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To be frank, it is not on my radar for the next couple of weeks because the schedule is so busy with other legislation. I was not told that a date had been set for it and, therefore, I have done no preparatory work personally - other than what I would have already done - regarding the legislation. I do not think the Government sets out to be obstructive with any legislation. We might want to enhance or make it better, which is how I will always approach legislation. I was not aware that it had been scheduled and if it has been then I will go and look at how I think we can enhance that legislation. My priorities are the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill that is currently before the House, to introduce the Social Welfare Bill next week, and to get the miscellaneous employment Bill drafted, stamped, published and accepted by Government so we can get it in front of the House to reflect on the changes we want to make. We will make that legislation more robust and pass it. If Deputy Joan Collins comes back to me with a date that has been set, I will do the necessary work.

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