Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to progress the Spent Convictions Bill; his plans to make significant amendments and the expected timeframe for the completion of same. [5045/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Spent Convictions Bill 2007 lapsed in the normal way upon the dissolution of the last Dáil. He will also recall that the principles and objectives of that Bill attracted broad support in the House when debated at Second Stage. I share in that consensus and I can inform the Deputy that I propose to proceed with legislation in this area. However, before doing so, I wish to take a fresh look at the proposal, to enhance its operational aspects and to establish very clearly its scope. I expect to be in a position to proceed with my proposals later this year.