Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 504: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the review in relation to existing legislation of Protocol No. 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights will be completed; if it is his intention to sign and ratify Protocol No. 12; when that decision can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18557/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Protocol 12 was opened for signature on 4th November, 2000. Ireland signed Protocol 12 on the same date. My Department is considering, in consultation with other Departments, the legal and policy implications of ratification. This analysis is expected to take some time. The Government will consider whether or not to ratify based on a thorough review of the implications.