Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 305: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by members of the legal profession regarding new Circuit Court rules on employment equality, in particular the fact that the rules do not appear to take account of the Equality Act 2004; if he approved the rules, prior to publication; if he has satisfied himself with the rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6584/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Circuit Court Rules (Employment Equality Act 1998) 2004 were drafted by the Circuit Court Rules Committee before the enactment of the Equality Act 2004.

The Committee has been asked to consider the making of further rules in light of the 2004 Act.