Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 October 2002
European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage.
Section 2 sets out the essence of the scrutiny procedures and notably the action required by Ministers in relation to the measures listed in section 1. This section will require Ministers to lay the text of measures listed in section 1 of the Bill before each House of the Oireachtas, together with a statement outlining the content, purpose and likely implications for Ireland of the proposed measure and including other information as he or she considers appropriate. Subsection (2) stipulates that Ministers will have regard to any recommendations made by the Oireachtas.
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